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

Dairy Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Dairy Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dairy Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumbria,

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in Northumbria

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 16- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 16- Felmoor Park start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 16- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Hop Kiln in Luntley, Herefordshire, Central England

The Hop Kiln, Luntley

Breaks in HerefordshireCentral England

The Hop Kiln in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hop Kiln start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hop Kiln


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Montbretia Lodge in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Montbretia Lodge, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Montbretia Lodge self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Montbretia Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Montbretia Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Townfoot Cottage in Elsdon, Northumberland, North East England

Townfoot Cottage, Elsdon

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Townfoot Cottage self catering accommodation in Elsdon, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Townfoot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Townfoot Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Townfoot Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sweet Pea Cottage in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sweet Pea Cottage, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sweet Pea Cottage self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sweet Pea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweet Pea Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweet Pea Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sutton House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sutton House, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House


Sleeps 2 Garden

Gardeners Cottage in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Gardeners Cottage, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Little Beeches in Hengoed, Shropshire, West England

Little Beeches, Hengoed

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Beeches self catering accommodation in Hengoed, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Beeches start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Beeches


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Blaen Y Cwm in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Blaen Y Cwm, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Blaen Y Cwm self catering accommodation in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Blaen Y Cwm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blaen Y Cwm start from £402 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blaen Y Cwm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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

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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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