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

Brooklyn Cottage in Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Brooklyn Cottage, Niton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Brooklyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brooklyn Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Meraway in Trunch, Norfolk, East England

Meraway, Trunch

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Meraway self catering accommodation in Trunch, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Meraway start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meraway


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Coach House in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Old Coach House, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mompesson Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Mompesson Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Mompesson Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mompesson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mompesson Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mompesson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

3 Railway Cottages in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

3 Railway Cottages, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

3 Railway Cottages self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy 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 3 Railway Cottages start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Railway Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Swaleview Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swaleview Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swaleview Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swaleview Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swaleview Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Sycamore Cottage in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Sycamore Cottage, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Sycamore Cottage self catering accommodation in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sycamore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Boat in Tregony, Cornwall, South West England

The Boat, Tregony

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Boat self catering accommodation in Tregony, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Boat start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Boat


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Radharc na Graige in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc na Graige, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc na Graige self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc na Graige start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc na Graige


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Orchard Cottage in East Taphouse, Cornwall, South West England

Orchard Cottage, East Taphouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in East Taphouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by 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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