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

ODriscolls Cottage in Castletownsend, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls Cottage, Castletownsend

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls Cottage self catering accommodation in Castletownsend, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. ODriscolls Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Marstow, Herefordshire, West England

The Stable, Marstow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Deer Croft Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Deer Croft Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Deer Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Deer Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Deer Croft Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Deer Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Longfellow in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Longfellow, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Longfellow self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire 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. Longfellow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longfellow start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longfellow


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

Rabbit House in Skipsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Rabbit House, Skipsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Rabbit House self catering accommodation in Skipsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Rabbit House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rabbit House start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rabbit House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Garden Barn in Billingsley, Shropshire, West England

Garden Barn, Billingsley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Garden Barn self catering accommodation in Billingsley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Garden Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Barn start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Bugaboo Cottage in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Bugaboo Cottage, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Bugaboo Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bugaboo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bugaboo Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bugaboo Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Beachcombers Cottage in Millbrook, Cornwall, South West England

Beachcombers Cottage, Millbrook

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Beachcombers Cottage self catering accommodation in Millbrook, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Beachcombers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachcombers Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcombers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Apple Tree Cottage in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

Apple Tree Cottage, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Apple Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Courtyard Cottage in Meeson, Shropshire, West England

Courtyard Cottage, Meeson

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Meeson, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 2 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

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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