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

Cwm Llan in Llangwm, Conwy, North Wales

Cwm Llan, Llangwm

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Cwm Llan self catering accommodation in Llangwm, Conwy sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwm Llan start from £658 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Llan


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Rose Cottage in Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Rose Cottage, Niton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Millward House in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Millward House, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Millward House self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Millward House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millward House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millward House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Bretforton, Worcestershire, West England

Lavender Cottage, Bretforton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Bretforton, Worcestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

The Dairy, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hazel Lodge in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Hazel Lodge, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hazel Lodge self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Hazel Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Lodge start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Brambles Farm Cottage in Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage, Farranfore

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Farranfore, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Brambles Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Brambles Farm Cottage start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brambles Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Weavers Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Weavers Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Weavers Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Weavers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weavers Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weavers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Darren House in Heol-Y-Cyw, Mid-Glamorgan, South Wales

Darren House, Heol-Y-Cyw

Breaks in Mid-GlamorganSouth Wales

Darren House self catering accommodation in Heol-Y-Cyw, 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. Darren House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Darren House start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darren House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

San Therese in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

San Therese, New Quay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

San Therese self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at San Therese start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about San Therese


Sleeps 10 or more 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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