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 Cabin in Minnis Bay, Kent, South East England

The Cabin, Minnis Bay

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cabin self catering accommodation in Minnis Bay, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cabin start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cabin


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Gardeners Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Gardeners Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Gardeners Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


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

Beech Cottage in Dunkeswell, Devon, South West England

Beech Cottage, Dunkeswell

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunkeswell, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beech Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Loft in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Loft, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Loft self catering accommodation in Llanfair, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barn Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Barn Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

High Garth in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

High Garth, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

High Garth self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Garth start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Garth


Sleeps 8 Garden

Montbretia Lodge in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Montbretia Lodge, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Montbretia Lodge self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Montbretia Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Montbretia Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mandalay Cottage in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

Mandalay Cottage, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Mandalay Cottage self catering accommodation in Okehampton, Devon sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Mandalay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mandalay Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mandalay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Great Lyth, Shropshire, West England

The Coach House, Great Lyth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Great Lyth, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Coach House start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

La Cala in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

La Cala, Penderyn

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

La Cala self catering accommodation in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at La Cala start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about La Cala


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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