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

Newlands in Archiestown, Morayshire, East Scotland

Newlands, Archiestown

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Newlands self catering accommodation in Archiestown, Morayshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Newlands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newlands start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newlands


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

The Milking Parlour in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Milking Parlour, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Milking Parlour self catering accommodation in Westhope, Shropshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Milking Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Milking Parlour start from £674 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Milking Parlour


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

Yeoman Terrace in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Yeoman Terrace, Marske-By-The-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Yeoman Terrace self catering accommodation in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yeoman Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yeoman Terrace start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yeoman Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Owl Barn in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

Owl Barn, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Owl Barn self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Owl Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Barn start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Beech Cottage in Scales, Cumbria, North West England

Beech Cottage, Scales

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Scales, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beech Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cherry Tree House in Allendale, Northumberland, North East England

Cherry Tree House, Allendale

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cherry Tree House self catering accommodation in Allendale, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cherry Tree House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree House


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

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

1 Penrhynbach in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

1 Penrhynbach, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

1 Penrhynbach self catering accommodation in Aberaeron, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 Penrhynbach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Penrhynbach start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Penrhynbach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tara House in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Tara House, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Tara House self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tara House start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Beech Cottage in Llansadwrn, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Copper Beech Cottage, Llansadwrn

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Copper Beech Cottage in North Wales 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Copper Beech Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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