School Summer Holidays

Enjoy a Summer Holiday at a Family Cottage in Britain and Ireland

The School Summer Holidays in July and August are a very popular time for family holidays in the UK and Ireland with the best of the weather to look forward to, all the attractions open and lots of events to visit.

We have lots of superb self catering cottages and apartments ideal for a family summer holiday in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. From cheap budget accommodation to luxury cottages, near the seaside or in the countryside, you are sure to find something perfect for your summer holidays especially as there are some great late availability and last minute deals around.

 

Selected Summer Holiday Family Favourite Cottages

Foxglove Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Foxglove Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Foxglove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Trout Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Trout Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Trout Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Trout Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trout Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

The George in Bettws Cedewain, Powys, Mid Wales

The George, Bettws Cedewain

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The George self catering accommodation in Bettws Cedewain, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The George start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The George


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Stoneheath Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneheath Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneheath Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneheath Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneheath Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneheath Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Manifold View in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Manifold View, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Manifold View self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Manifold View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manifold View start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manifold View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Sailors Perch in Littlehampton, West Sussex, South East England

Sailors Perch, Littlehampton

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Sailors Perch self catering accommodation in Littlehampton, West Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sailors Perch start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sailors Perch


Sleeps 4 Garden

Corndavon Cottage in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Corndavon Cottage, Ballater

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Corndavon Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballater, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Corndavon Cottage start from £366 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corndavon Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 The Stables in Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

3 The Stables, Ryde

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

3 The Stables self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 The Stables start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

St Finians Bay Cottage in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Finians Bay Cottage, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Finians Bay Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at St Finians Bay Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Finians Bay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kates Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

Summer Holiday Late Availability and Cheap Deals

Not surprisingly the school summer holidays get booked up fastest each year so it is worth trying to book early if you have somewhere specific in mind. However, if you haven't don't worry there is still a lot to choose from including some great last minute deals, especially from cancellations. For Summer Holiday Deals, Offers and Availability:

Summer School Holidays in the UK & Ireland

Although often known abroad as vacations, breaks or recess, the UK school holidays are a time when the schools are closed for study and the children/students have an extended break.

In the Britain the school summer holidays tend to be about 6 weeks long, running from late to July until the end of August, with schools normally returning back in early September. Ireland tends to have a longer summer holiday, nearly 3 months.

This July-August period is when most British families will take their family holidays either in the UK or abroad when the weather is at its best. However, this does mean that the popular attractions and accommodation will be busy during this period.

What to do on your Summer Holidays

If you are going to spend the Summer School Holidays in the Britain or Ireland then you will find the following links useful:

 

Family Summer Holidays in England

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Family Summer Holidays in Scotland

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Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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Family Holidays in Ireland

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Refine your Family Summer Holiday Cottage search

We have thousands cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

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