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 Barn at Smalldale Hall in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn at Smalldale Hall start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Smalldale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Houghton North Farm Cottage in Heddon-On-The-Wall, Northumberland, North East England

Houghton North Farm Cottage, Heddon-On-The-Wall

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Houghton North Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Heddon-On-The-Wall, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Houghton North Farm Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Houghton North Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millfield in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Millfield, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Millfield in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Millfield start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millfield


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Farmhouse in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Farmhouse, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Farmhouse start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Belle Hill Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Belle Hill Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Belle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Belle Hill Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Corner Cottage in Wangford, Suffolk, East England

Corner Cottage, Wangford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Corner Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Clays View in Alstonefield, Staffordshire, Central England

Clays View, Alstonefield

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Clays View self catering accommodation in Alstonefield, Staffordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clays View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clays View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Log Cabin in Adforton, Shropshire, West England

The Log Cabin, Adforton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Adforton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Log Cabin start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Log Cabin


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Peak Forest, Derbyshire, Central England

The Cottage, Peak Forest

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Peak Forest, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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