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

Hafod-y-Morfa in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hafod-y-Morfa, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hafod-y-Morfa self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Hafod-y-Morfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hafod-y-Morfa start from £381 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hafod-y-Morfa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Barton in Delabole, Cornwall, South West England

The Barton, Delabole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Barton self catering accommodation in Delabole, 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. Prices at The Barton start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barton


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Helm Eden in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Helm Eden, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Helm Eden in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Helm Eden start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helm Eden


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gwynant in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Gwynant, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwynant self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gwynant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwynant start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwynant


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lilac Cottage in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lilac Cottage, Annascaul

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lilac Cottage self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lilac Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Craven Arms, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Craven Arms

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Gorwell House in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Gorwell House, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Gorwell House self catering accommodation in Combe Martin, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gorwell House start from £513 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorwell House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Burke Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Burke Cottage, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Burke Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burke Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burke Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burke Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Avala Apartment in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Avala Apartment, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avala Apartment self catering accommodation in Perranporth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avala Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avala Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cosy Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Cosy Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cosy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cosy Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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