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 Byre in Coxhoe, County Durham, North East England

The Byre, Coxhoe

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Coxhoe, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

6 Abbey Terrace in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

6 Abbey Terrace, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

6 Abbey Terrace self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 18. 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 6 Abbey Terrace start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Abbey Terrace


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Martins House in Milltown, County Galway, Ireland West

Martins House, Milltown

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Martins House self catering accommodation in Milltown, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Martins House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Martins House start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martins House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Howe Green Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Howe Green Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Howe Green Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Howe Green Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howe Green Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5a Hideways in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

5a Hideways, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

5a Hideways self catering accommodation in Hunstanton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5a Hideways start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5a Hideways


Sleeps 4 Garden

Standale in Staunton-On-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Standale, Staunton-On-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Standale self catering accommodation in Staunton-On-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Standale start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standale


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Loo Bridge Railway Station in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Loo Bridge Railway Station, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Loo Bridge Railway Station self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Loo Bridge Railway Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loo Bridge Railway Station start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loo Bridge Railway Station


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Fallowfield Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Fallowfield Cottage, Cahir

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Fallowfield Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fallowfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fallowfield Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fallowfield Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dovecote Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Dovecote Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Dovecote Cottage self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dovecote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dovecote Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kingfisher Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Kingfisher Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Kingfisher Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kingfisher Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden 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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