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

Lakeside Cottage 2 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 2, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 2


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Stubben Barn in Handley, Derbyshire, Central England

Stubben Barn, Handley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stubben Barn in Central England 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stubben Barn start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stubben Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Granary in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Granary, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 6. 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 The Granary start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Curlew Cottage in Sutton Cheshire, Cheshire, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Sutton Cheshire

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Curlew Cottage in North West England 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: Garden . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Manor Barn in Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire, East England

Manor Barn, Hagworthingham

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Manor Barn self catering accommodation in Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Manor Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Barn start from £569 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Barn


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

Number 4 in Biggin, Derbyshire, Central England

Number 4, Biggin

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Number 4 self catering accommodation in Biggin, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 4 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 4 start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 4


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cefn Cottage in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn Cottage, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn Cottage self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cefn Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Berthela Cottage in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Berthela Cottage, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Berthela Cottage self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Berthela Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Berthela Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berthela Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Mushroom House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Mushroom House, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Mushroom House in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mushroom House start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mushroom House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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