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

Laurel in Amroth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Laurel, Amroth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Laurel in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Laurel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lothlorien Cottage in Cwmgors, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Lothlorien Cottage, Cwmgors

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Lothlorien Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lothlorien Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lothlorien Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cherry Tree Cottage in Soulby, Cumbria, North West England

Cherry Tree Cottage, Soulby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cherry Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Soulby, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cherry Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Dairy Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Dairy Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire 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. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Kinnersley, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Kinnersley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Conservatory in Parwich, Derbyshire, Central England

The Conservatory, Parwich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Conservatory self catering accommodation in Parwich, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Conservatory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Conservatory start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Conservatory


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Undercragg in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Undercragg, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Undercragg self catering accommodation in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Undercragg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Undercragg start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Undercragg


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages in Swinton, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages, Swinton

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages self catering accommodation in Swinton, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Celyn Cottage in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Celyn Cottage, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Celyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celyn Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ysgubor Isaf in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ysgubor Isaf, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ysgubor Isaf in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ysgubor Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor Isaf start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Isaf


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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