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

Island View Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Island View Cottage, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Island View Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Island View Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moonstone in Scratby, Norfolk, East England

Moonstone, Scratby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moonstone self catering accommodation in Scratby, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Moonstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moonstone start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moonstone


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Jet Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Jet Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Jet Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Jet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jet Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Caecrwn in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Caecrwn, Brecon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Caecrwn self catering accommodation in Brecon, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Caecrwn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caecrwn start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caecrwn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Honeypot in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Honeypot, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Honeypot self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Honeypot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Honeypot start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Honeypot


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Carr Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carr Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carr Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Carr Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carr Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carr Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Hardstone Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Hardstone Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hardstone Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hardstone Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hardstone Barn start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hardstone Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Delft Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Delft Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Delft Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Delft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delft Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

La Cala in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

La Cala, Penderyn

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

La Cala self catering accommodation in Penderyn, 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. Prices at La Cala start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about La Cala


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Farm View Cottage in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, South West England

Farm View Cottage, Upper Seagry

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Farm View Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Farm View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm View Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm View Cottage


Sleeps 2 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

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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