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

Craven House in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Craven House, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Craven House in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 7 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Craven House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craven House start from £734 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craven House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Westfield in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Westfield, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Westfield self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Westfield start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westfield


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

5 Cae Glas in Penmaenmawr, Conwy, North Wales

5 Cae Glas, Penmaenmawr

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

5 Cae Glas self catering accommodation in Penmaenmawr, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 Cae Glas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Cae Glas start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Cae Glas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 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 £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Rack View in Culmstock, Devon, South West England

Rack View, Culmstock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rack View self catering accommodation in Culmstock, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rack View start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rack View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bluebell Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sweet Briar Barn in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Sweet Briar Barn, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sweet Briar Barn self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sweet Briar Barn start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweet Briar Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Millward House in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Millward House, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Millward House self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Millward House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millward House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millward House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yew in Amroth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Yew, Amroth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Yew in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Yew does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yew start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Woodforde Cottage in Babcary, Somerset, South West England

Woodforde Cottage, Babcary

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Woodforde Cottage self catering accommodation in Babcary, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Woodforde Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodforde Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodforde Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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