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 Rowans in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Rowans, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

The Rowans self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Rowans start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rowans


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

3 Mart Close in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

3 Mart Close, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

3 Mart Close self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 Mart Close start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Mart Close


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Bridge End in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Bridge End, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Bridge End self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Bridge End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Bridge End start from £530 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Bridge End


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Royston Cottage in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Royston Cottage, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Royston Cottage self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Royston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Royston Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Royston Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Virginia Cottage in Disley, Cheshire, North West England

Virginia Cottage, Disley

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Virginia Cottage self catering accommodation in Disley, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Virginia Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Virginia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Albion Cottage in Silloth, Cumbria, North West England

Albion Cottage, Silloth

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Albion Cottage self catering accommodation in Silloth, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Albion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Albion Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Albion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Little House in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Little House, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Little House self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Little House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little House start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Thief Hole Barn in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Thief Hole Barn, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Thief Hole Barn in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Thief Hole Barn start from £681 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thief Hole Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Byre in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Byre, Llanddewi Skirrid

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Byre self catering accommodation in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Town End Farmhouse in Newby Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Farmhouse, Newby Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newby Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Town End Farmhouse start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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