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

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

Daisy Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Daisy Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Blacksmith Cottage in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Blacksmith Cottage, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Blacksmith Cottage self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Blacksmith Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blacksmith Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blacksmith Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bay View House in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Bay View House, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay View House self catering accommodation in Lynmouth, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay View House start from £717 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

The East Wing in Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

The East Wing, Ross-On-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The East Wing self catering accommodation in Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The East Wing start from £823 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The East Wing


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lapwing Lodge in Lanivet, Cornwall, South West England

Lapwing Lodge, Lanivet

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lapwing Lodge self catering accommodation in Lanivet, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lapwing Lodge start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lapwing Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lakeside Cottage 1 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 1, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 1 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 1


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Woodside Barn in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodside Barn, Hulland Ward

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodside Barn self catering accommodation in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodside Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodside Barn start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Barn


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

Longcliffe in Beckermet, Cumbria, North West England

Longcliffe, Beckermet

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Longcliffe self catering accommodation in Beckermet, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Longcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longcliffe start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longcliffe


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lane Cottage in High Bentham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lane Cottage, High Bentham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lane Cottage self catering accommodation in High Bentham, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lane Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lane Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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