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

Fettlers Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Fettlers Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fettlers Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Fettlers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fettlers Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fettlers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ivy Cottage in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Ivy Cottage, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire 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. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Dairy in Starbotton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Dairy, Starbotton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Starbotton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wayside Cottage in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, South West England

Wayside Cottage, Shepton Beauchamp

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Gwydyr in Dolgarrog, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Gwydyr, Dolgarrog

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Gwydyr self catering accommodation in Dolgarrog, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ty Gwydyr start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Gwydyr


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sea Breeze Cottage in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Sea Breeze Cottage, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sea Breeze Cottage self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sea Breeze Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Breeze Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Rossett, Wrexham, North Wales

The Dairy, Rossett

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Rossett, Wrexham sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Roe Deer Cottage in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

Roe Deer Cottage, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Roe Deer Cottage self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Roe Deer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roe Deer Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roe Deer Cottage


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

Herdwick Cottage in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Herdwick Cottage, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Herdwick Cottage in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Herdwick Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Herdwick Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herdwick Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Downsdale Cottage in Quarnford, Staffordshire, West England

Downsdale Cottage, Quarnford

Breaks in StaffordshireWest England

Downsdale Cottage self catering accommodation in Quarnford, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Downsdale Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downsdale Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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