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

Cairn View in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire, West Scotland

Cairn View, Arrochar

Breaks in DunbartonshireWest Scotland

Cairn View self catering accommodation in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire sleeps 5. 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 . Cairn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cairn View start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cairn View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Orchard Cottage in Hope Bagot, Shropshire, West England

Little Orchard Cottage, Hope Bagot

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Bagot, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Orchard Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Henton, Somerset, South West England

The Coach House, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Hollyside Cottage, Hutton-Le-Hole

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hollyside 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 . Prices at Hollyside Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gortwood Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gortwood Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gortwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortwood Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortwood Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Rose Cottage, Arreton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Arreton, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dundreggan in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dundreggan, Invermoriston

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Dundreggan self catering accommodation in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Dundreggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dundreggan start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dundreggan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Owl Farmhouse in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Owl Farmhouse, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Owl Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Owl Farmhouse start from £423 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kingslow Cottage in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Kingslow Cottage, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Kingslow Cottage self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey 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. Kingslow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingslow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingslow Cottage


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

Daffodil Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Daffodil Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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