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

Chimney Gill in Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

Chimney Gill, Penrith

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Chimney Gill self catering accommodation in Penrith, Cumbria sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chimney Gill start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chimney Gill


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

Burton House in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Burton House, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Burton House self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burton House start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burton House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Stable, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Whitland, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Stable start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Seashells- No 1 Beach Road in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seashells- No 1 Beach Road, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seashells- No 1 Beach Road self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seashells- No 1 Beach Road start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashells- No 1 Beach Road


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

Locks Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Locks Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Locks Cottage in North East England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Locks Cottage start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Locks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Brynteg in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Brynteg, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Brynteg self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brynteg start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynteg


Sleeps 6 Garden

Chapel Cottage in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chapel Cottage, Hutton-Le-Hole

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chapel Cottage self catering accommodation in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Chapel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Cottage


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

Tranmire Cottage in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tranmire Cottage, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tranmire Cottage self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire 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 Tranmire Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tranmire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sweeney Cottage in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sweeney Cottage, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Lough Cluhir Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage, Union Hall

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Cluhir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Cluhir Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Cluhir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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