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

Majestic in Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West England

Majestic, Shaftesbury

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Majestic self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury, Dorset sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Majestic does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Majestic start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Majestic


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Carr Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carr Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carr Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Carr Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carr Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carr Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

3 Black Horse Cottages in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

3 Black Horse Cottages, Pentraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

3 Black Horse Cottages self catering accommodation in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 Black Horse Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Black Horse Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Black Horse Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Varteg Cottage in New Quay Wales, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Varteg Cottage, New Quay Wales

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Varteg Cottage self catering accommodation in New Quay Wales, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Varteg Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Varteg Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Varteg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millennium Cottage in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Millennium Cottage, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Millennium Cottage self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Millennium Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millennium Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Tan y Rhos in Manod, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tan y Rhos, Manod

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tan y Rhos self catering accommodation in Manod, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tan y Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tan y Rhos start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tan y Rhos


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Elfstone Cottage in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage, Stonehaven

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Elfstone Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elfstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Westwood in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

Westwood, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Westwood self catering accommodation in Minehead, Somerset sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Westwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westwood start from £472 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westwood


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moor Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Moor Cottage, Rathmullan

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Moor Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moor Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Birch House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Birch House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Birch House self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Birch House start from £801 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch House


Sleeps 10 or more 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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