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

Bakers Cottage in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bakers Cottage, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bakers Cottage self catering accommodation in Gilling West, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bakers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bakers Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bakers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Larchfield Chalet 1 in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 1, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 1 self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larchfield Chalet 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larchfield Chalet 1 start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larchfield Chalet 1


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

5 Buarth Y Bragwr in Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

5 Buarth Y Bragwr, Llanarthney

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

5 Buarth Y Bragwr self catering accommodation in Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Buarth Y Bragwr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Buarth Y Bragwr start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Buarth Y Bragwr


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Bwthyn in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in St Davids, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Number 19 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 19 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 19 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Number 19 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 19 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Garden

Jasmine Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Jasmine Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Granary, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Granary start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2

The Wheelhouse in Barton, Devon, South West England

The Wheelhouse, Barton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Wheelhouse self catering accommodation in Barton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Wheelhouse start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wheelhouse


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Carraig Bride in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Carraig Bride, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Carraig Bride self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Bride does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Bride start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Bride


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Farm Yard Cottage in Allerston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Farm Yard Cottage, Allerston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Farm Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Allerston, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Farm Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm Yard Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm Yard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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