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

The Hayloft in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

The Hayloft, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newlands, Cumbria 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. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


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

The Granary in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Granary, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 6. 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 The Granary start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coles Cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Coles Cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coles Cottage self catering accommodation in Holsworthy, Devon 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 Coles Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Frankies Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Frankies Cottage, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Frankies Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Frankies Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frankies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rose Cottage, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £145 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Croft View in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft View, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft View self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Croft View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft View start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft View


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

Puddle-Duck Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Puddle-Duck Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Puddle-Duck Lodge self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Puddle-Duck Lodge start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puddle-Duck Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

Homestead in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, West England

Homestead, Coalbrookdale

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Homestead self catering accommodation in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire 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. Prices at Homestead start from £404 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestead


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pwll Cottage in Amroth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Pwll Cottage, Amroth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Pwll Cottage self catering accommodation in Amroth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pwll Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pwll Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pwll Cottage


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

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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