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

Lough Brin House in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Brin House, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Brin House self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Brin House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Brin House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Brin House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Woodpecker Cottage in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Woodpecker Cottage, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Woodpecker Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodpecker Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodpecker Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodpecker Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Gallery Apartment in Loton Park, Shropshire, West England

The Gallery Apartment, Loton Park

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Gallery Apartment self catering accommodation in Loton Park, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gallery Apartment start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gallery Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden

Orchard Cottage in Carlton-In-Coverdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Orchard Cottage, Carlton-In-Coverdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Carlton-In-Coverdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

Daffodil Cottage in Sutton, Somerset, South West England

Daffodil Cottage, Sutton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Sutton, Somerset sleeps 5. 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 Daffodil Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Driftwood in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Driftwood, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Nant Cottage in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Nant Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Nant Cottage self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 6. 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 Nant Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Robin Hill in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Robin Hill, Inistioge

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Robin Hill self catering accommodation in Inistioge, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Robin Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robin Hill start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robin Hill


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oak Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Oak Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Oak Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oak Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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