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

Henmore Grange in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Henmore Grange, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Henmore Grange self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Henmore Grange start from £486 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henmore Grange


Sleeps 8 Garden

Distillery Cottage in Aberlour, Morayshire, East Scotland

Distillery Cottage, Aberlour

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Distillery Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberlour, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Distillery Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Distillery Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Distillery Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

47 Falaise in Newhaven, East Sussex, South East England

47 Falaise, Newhaven

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

47 Falaise self catering accommodation in Newhaven, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 47 Falaise start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 47 Falaise


Sleeps 4

2 Cark House in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

2 Cark House, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Cark House self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Cark House start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Cark House


Sleeps 2 Garden

8 Station Mews in Silloth, Cumbria, North West England

8 Station Mews, Silloth

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

8 Station Mews self catering accommodation in Silloth, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 8 Station Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Station Mews start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Station Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Heather Glen in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Heather Glen, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Heather Glen self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Glen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Glen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cobble Cottage in Dent, Cumbria, North West England

Cobble Cottage, Dent

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cobble Cottage self catering accommodation in Dent, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Cobble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobble Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Cahirkeen Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Cahirkeen Cottage, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

The Tack Room in Little Cowarne, Herefordshire, West England

The Tack Room, Little Cowarne

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Tack Room in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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