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

Clouds Hill in Almondbury, West Yorkshire, North West England

Clouds Hill, Almondbury

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Clouds Hill self catering accommodation in Almondbury, West Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clouds Hill start from £1035 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clouds Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Beenbane Lower in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beenbane Lower, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beenbane Lower self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beenbane Lower start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beenbane Lower


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavenna in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Lavenna, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lavenna self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lavenna start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavenna


Sleeps 4

2 Brook House Drive in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

2 Brook House Drive, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

2 Brook House Drive self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire 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. 2 Brook House Drive does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Brook House Drive start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Brook House Drive


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

Curlew in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Curlew, Milford Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Curlew self catering accommodation in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Curlew start from £372 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cotton-tail Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Cotton-tail Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cotton-tail Lodge self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Cotton-tail Lodge start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotton-tail Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Swallows Nest in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Swallows Nest, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Nest start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in Scalby, North Yorkshire, North East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages, Scalby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 3 Low Hall Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 3 Low Hall Cottages start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 3 Low Hall Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Poulawillan in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Poulawillan, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Poulawillan self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Poulawillan start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poulawillan


Sleeps 8 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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