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

Howle Hideaway in Howle Hill, Herefordshire, West England

Howle Hideaway, Howle Hill

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Howle Hideaway self catering accommodation in Howle Hill, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Howle Hideaway start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howle Hideaway


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Cobblers in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Cobblers, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Cobblers self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Cobblers start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cobblers


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ampleforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


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

Cysgod y Mynydd in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cysgod y Mynydd, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cysgod y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Cysgod y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cysgod y Mynydd start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cysgod y Mynydd


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Old Farmhouse Cottage in Button Bridge, Worcestershire, South West England

The Old Farmhouse Cottage, Button Bridge

Breaks in WorcestershireSouth West England

The Old Farmhouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Button Bridge, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Old Farmhouse Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Farmhouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

The Fishing Bothy in Jackfield, Shropshire, West England

The Fishing Bothy, Jackfield

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Fishing Bothy self catering accommodation in Jackfield, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Fishing Bothy start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fishing Bothy


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Little House in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Little House, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Little House self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Little House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little House start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cosy Nook in Ballymichael, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cosy Nook, Ballymichael

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Ballymichael, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle in St Abbs, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle, St Abbs

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Tweed Apartment- Press Castle self catering accommodation in St Abbs, Berwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tweed Apartment- Press Castle start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tweed Apartment- Press Castle


Sleeps 2 Garden

10 Phoenix Building in Litton, Derbyshire, Central England

10 Phoenix Building, Litton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

10 Phoenix Building self catering accommodation in Litton, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 10 Phoenix Building start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Phoenix Building


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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