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

Swaleview Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swaleview Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swaleview Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swaleview Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swaleview Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Church Court Cottage in Halkirk, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage, Halkirk

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Halkirk, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Church Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Court Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Wisteria Chalet in Watchfield, Somerset, South West England

Wisteria Chalet, Watchfield

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wisteria Chalet self catering accommodation in Watchfield, Somerset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Wisteria Chalet start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Chalet


Sleeps 2 Garden

Damson Cottage in Winterborne, Dorset, South West England

Damson Cottage, Winterborne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Damson Cottage self catering accommodation in Winterborne, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Damson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Damson Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Blacksmiths Workshop start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Blacksmiths Workshop


Sleeps 4

Angorfa in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Angorfa, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Angorfa self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Angorfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Angorfa start from £545 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Angorfa


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Arfron in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Arfron, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arfron in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Arfron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arfron start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arfron


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Crendon in Illogan, Cornwall, South West England

Crendon, Illogan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crendon self catering accommodation in Illogan, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Crendon start from £502 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crendon


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Greenhayes in Axminster, Devon, South West England

Little Greenhayes, Axminster

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Greenhayes self catering accommodation in Axminster, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Greenhayes start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Greenhayes


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

5 Well Meadow in Egloskerry, Cornwall, South West England

5 Well Meadow, Egloskerry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 Well Meadow self catering accommodation in Egloskerry, Cornwall 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. 5 Well Meadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Well Meadow start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Well Meadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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