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

The Old Coach House in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Old Coach House, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hayloft in Saham Hills, Norfolk, East England

The Hayloft, Saham Hills

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Saham Hills, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Westies in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Westies, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Westies self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Westies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westies start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westies


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Heritage in Whitsome, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

The Heritage, Whitsome

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

The Heritage in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Heritage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Heritage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Heritage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Oak Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Oak Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Oak Cottage start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Rose Patch Cottage in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Rose Patch Cottage, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rose Patch Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rose Patch Cottage start from £711 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Patch Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mickeys Cottage in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Mickeys Cottage, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mickeys Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mickeys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Fuchsia Lodge in Ballyferriter, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fuchsia Lodge, Ballyferriter

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fuchsia Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballyferriter, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pippin Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Pippin Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Pippin Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pippin Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pippin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moyasta House in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Moyasta House, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Moyasta House self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Moyasta House start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta House


Sleeps 8 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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