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

Vine Barn in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire, Central England

Vine Barn, Eaton-Under-Heywood

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Vine Barn self catering accommodation in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Vine Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vine Barn start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

An Nead in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Nead, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Nead in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Nead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Nead start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Nead


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Beach Cove House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beach Cove House, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beach Cove House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach Cove House start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Cove House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Paddocks in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

The Paddocks, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Paddocks self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Paddocks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Paddocks start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Paddocks


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

Sandsview in Ramsgate, Kent, South East England

Sandsview, Ramsgate

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Sandsview self catering accommodation in Ramsgate, Kent sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Sandsview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandsview start from £390 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandsview


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Sandpiper Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sandpiper Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sandpiper Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sandpiper Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Mote Cottage in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Mote Cottage, New Cumnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Mote Cottage self catering accommodation in New Cumnock, Ayrshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Mote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mote Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Lempitlaw Farm in Kelso, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

1 Lempitlaw Farm, Kelso

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

1 Lempitlaw Farm self catering accommodation in Kelso, Berwickshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Lempitlaw Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Lempitlaw Farm start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Lempitlaw Farm


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

Cedar Lodge in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Cedar Lodge, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cedar Lodge self catering accommodation in Reepham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cedar Lodge start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedar Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by 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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