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

Highbury in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Highbury, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highbury self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Highbury start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbury


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ty Wennol in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Wennol, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Wennol self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey 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. Ty Wennol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Wennol start from £421 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Wennol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Peaceful Cottage in Madley, Herefordshire, West England

Peaceful Cottage, Madley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Peaceful Cottage self catering accommodation in Madley, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Peaceful Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peaceful Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peaceful Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Melody Cottage in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, East England

Melody Cottage, Great Ryburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Melody Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Melody Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melody Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Cove Cottage in Par, Cornwall, South West England

Little Cove Cottage, Par

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Little Cove Cottage self catering accommodation in Par, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Little Cove Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Cove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sea Haven in Prestatyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Sea Haven, Prestatyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Sea Haven self catering accommodation in Prestatyn, Flintshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sea Haven start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Haven


Sleeps 6 Garden

Merlin in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Merlin, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Merlin self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Merlin start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Manor Farm Cottage in Huish Champflower, Somerset, South West England

Manor Farm Cottage, Huish Champflower

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Manor Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Huish Champflower, Somerset 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. Manor Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Farm Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Farm Cottage


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

Mill Cottage in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mill Cottage, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wern Bach in Caerwys, Clwyd, North Wales

Wern Bach, Caerwys

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Wern Bach self catering accommodation in Caerwys, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wern Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wern Bach start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Bach


Sleeps 4 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Scotland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, lochs and waterways, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Scotland.

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Wales - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Wales.

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Ireland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Ireland.

 

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.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites