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 Bungalow in Bentley, Suffolk, East England

The Bungalow, Bentley

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Bentley, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Bungalow start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Phoenix Building in Litton, North Yorkshire, North West England

6 Phoenix Building, Litton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

6 Phoenix Building self catering accommodation in Litton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Phoenix Building start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Phoenix Building


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

The Gallery Apartment in Loton Park, Shropshire, West England

The Gallery Apartment, Loton Park

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Gallery Apartment self catering accommodation in Loton Park, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gallery Apartment start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gallery Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden

Driftwood in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Driftwood, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Dolphin View in Portmahomack, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dolphin View, Portmahomack

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Dolphin View self catering accommodation in Portmahomack, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Dolphin View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin View start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bluebell Cottage in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Bluebell Cottage, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Split Cottage in Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England

Split Cottage, Falmouth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Split Cottage self catering accommodation in Falmouth, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Split Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Split Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Split Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Gilwern, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Coach House, Gilwern

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Gilwern, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

The Farmhouse in Crymych, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Farmhouse, Crymych

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Crymych, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Farmhouse start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Beag Cottages in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

2 Beag Cottages, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

2 Beag Cottages self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Beag Cottages start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Beag Cottages


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

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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