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 Shed in Coxhoe, County Durham, North East England

The Shed, Coxhoe

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Shed self catering accommodation in Coxhoe, County Durham sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shed start from £449 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shed


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Hillberry in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Hillberry, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillberry self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hillberry start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillberry


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Coachmans Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Coachmans Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Coachmans Cottage in North West England 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coachmans Cottage start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Standcliffe Mews in Crich, Derbyshire, Central England

Standcliffe Mews, Crich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Standcliffe Mews self catering accommodation in Crich, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Standcliffe Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Standcliffe Mews start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standcliffe Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Belton, Leicestershire, Central England

The Granary, Belton

Breaks in LeicestershireCentral England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Belton, Leicestershire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £750 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

2 Lake View Villas in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

2 Lake View Villas, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

2 Lake View Villas self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Lake View Villas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Lake View Villas start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Lake View Villas


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Linney in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

The Linney, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Linney self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Linney start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linney


Sleeps 6 Garden

3 Cherry Tree Cottages in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire 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. Prices at 3 Cherry Tree Cottages start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Cherry Tree Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Wing in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Wing, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Wing self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Wing start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden

Greenfields in Upottery, Devon, South West England

Greenfields, Upottery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenfields self catering accommodation in Upottery, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Greenfields does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenfields start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfields


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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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