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

Inverness on the River in Inverness, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverness on the River, Inverness

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverness on the River self catering accommodation in Inverness, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Inverness on the River start from £364 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverness on the River


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Hardstone Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Hardstone Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hardstone Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hardstone Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hardstone Barn start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hardstone Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Schoolhouse Brewhouse start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Schoolhouse Brewhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Poldark Cottage in Helston, Cornwall, South West England

Poldark Cottage, Helston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Poldark Cottage self catering accommodation in Helston, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Poldark Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poldark Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poldark Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bron Berllan Uchaf in Dyserth, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf, Dyserth

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf self catering accommodation in Dyserth, Denbighshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron Berllan Uchaf start from £675 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Berllan Uchaf


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

Fairweather Apartment in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Fairweather Apartment, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairweather Apartment self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairweather Apartment start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairweather Apartment


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

The Old Barn in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Barn, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Barn start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kosy Cottage in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk, East England

Kosy Cottage, Buxton, Norfolk

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kosy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kosy Cottage start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Nook in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Nook, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Nook self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd 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. The Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nook start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook


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

Hilltop Barn in Starbotton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hilltop Barn, Starbotton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hilltop Barn self catering accommodation in Starbotton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hilltop Barn start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hilltop Barn


Sleeps 6 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

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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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