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

25 Tyn y Maes in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

25 Tyn y Maes, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

25 Tyn y Maes self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 25 Tyn y Maes start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Tyn y Maes


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Swallows Barn in Cressbrook, Derbyshire, Central England

Swallows Barn, Cressbrook

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Swallows Barn self catering accommodation in Cressbrook, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Barn start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillcrest in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Hillcrest, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillcrest start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

77/78 Aird in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

77/78 Aird, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

77/78 Aird self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 77/78 Aird start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 77/78 Aird


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Isallt in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

Isallt, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Isallt self catering accommodation in Llanfair, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Isallt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Isallt start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Isallt


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Long Lees Farm Cottage in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, North West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage, Todmorden

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Todmorden, West Yorkshire 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. Prices at Long Lees Farm Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Lees Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Waddleduck in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waddleduck, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waddleduck self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Waddleduck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waddleduck start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waddleduck


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Tree Tops in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tree Tops, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tree Tops self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Tree Tops start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tree Tops


Sleeps 2

Bullring Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bullring Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bullring Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bullring Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bullring Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bullring Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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