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 Log Cabin in Sheldon, Devon, South West England

The Log Cabin, Sheldon

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Sheldon, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Log Cabin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Log Cabin start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Log Cabin


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

Daisy Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Daisy Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Daisy 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Glen Euchar House in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

Glen Euchar House, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Glen Euchar House self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glen Euchar House start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Euchar House


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Dairy in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

The Dairy, Llanmorlais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hoath House in Chiddingstone, Kent, South East England

Hoath House, Chiddingstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Hoath House self catering accommodation in Chiddingstone, Kent sleeps 26. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hoath House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hoath House start from £1309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hoath House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Cider Press in Brinsop, Herefordshire, West England

The Cider Press, Brinsop

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Cider Press self catering accommodation in Brinsop, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cider Press start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Press


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Organsdale Cottages in Kelsall, Cheshire, North West England

2 Organsdale Cottages, Kelsall

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

2 Organsdale Cottages self catering accommodation in Kelsall, Cheshire 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. 2 Organsdale Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Organsdale Cottages start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Organsdale Cottages


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

The Old School House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Old School House, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 8. 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 The Old School House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cois Farraige in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Blackwater

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Blackwater, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cois Farraige start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Golden Cross in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

Golden Cross, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Cross self catering accommodation in Harleston, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Cross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Cross start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Cross


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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