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

Sykes House Cottage in Halford, Shropshire, West England

Sykes House Cottage, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sykes House Cottage self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sykes House Cottage start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sykes House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Llyn Clwyd in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Llyn Clwyd, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Llyn Clwyd self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Llyn Clwyd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llyn Clwyd start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llyn Clwyd


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

Ty Capel in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyddyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Radharc Na Hoilleann in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Radharc Na Hoilleann start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Hoilleann


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Cart Barn in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

The Cart Barn, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

The Cart Barn self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cart Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cart Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Barn


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

Usherwoods Dairy in Tatham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Usherwoods Dairy, Tatham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Usherwoods Dairy self catering accommodation in Tatham, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Usherwoods Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Usherwoods Dairy start from £580 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Usherwoods Dairy


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Flat Top Cottages in Terrington, East Yorkshire, North East England

2 Flat Top Cottages, Terrington

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

2 Flat Top Cottages self catering accommodation in Terrington, East Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Flat Top Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Flat Top Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Flat Top Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Kestrel Cottage in Duns, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Kestrel Cottage, Duns

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Kestrel Cottage self catering accommodation in Duns, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Intake Cottage in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

Intake Cottage, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Intake Cottage self catering accommodation in Low Row, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Intake Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Intake Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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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