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

Craigview Cottage in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Craigview Cottage, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Craigview Cottage self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Craigview Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craigview Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Sycamore in Wood Norton, Norfolk, East England

Sycamore, Wood Norton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sycamore self catering accommodation in Wood Norton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sycamore start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Jimeens in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Jimeens, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Jimeens self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jimeens start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jimeens


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dun Eighre in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Dun Eighre, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Dun Eighre self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dun Eighre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dun Eighre start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dun Eighre


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cois Farraige in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Castlegregory

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cois Farraige does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Farraige start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Cynon in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Cynon, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Cynon self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Cynon start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cynon


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brids Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Brids Cottage, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Brids Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Brids Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brids Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Te Bheag in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Te Bheag, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Te Bheag self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Te Bheag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Te Bheag start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Te Bheag


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

Minmore Farm Cottage in Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Minmore Farm Cottage, Shillelagh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Minmore Farm Cottage in Ireland East 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Minmore Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Minmore Farm Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minmore Farm Cottage


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

The Grain Store in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Grain Store, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Grain Store self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Grain Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grain Store start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grain Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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

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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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