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

Sandsview in Ramsgate, Kent, South East England

Sandsview, Ramsgate

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Sandsview self catering accommodation in Ramsgate, Kent sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Sandsview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandsview start from £390 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandsview


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Woodstock Cottage in Ballindine, County Mayo, Ireland West

Woodstock Cottage, Ballindine

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Woodstock Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballindine, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Woodstock Cottage start from £147 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodstock Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Turnstones in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Turnstones, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Turnstones self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Turnstones start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Dairy in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

The Dairy, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Birch Cottage in Hartington, Derbyshire, Central England

Birch Cottage, Hartington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartington, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Granary Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Granary Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Orbayu in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Orbayu, St Ishmaels

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Orbayu self catering accommodation in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Orbayu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orbayu start from £531 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orbayu


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Clint Cottage in St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Clint Cottage, St Boswells

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Clint Cottage in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clint Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clint Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clint Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Gabby Cottage in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Gabby Cottage, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Gabby Cottage self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland 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 Gabby Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gabby Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Arches in Farndale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Arches, Farndale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Farndale, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . The Arches does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Arches start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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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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