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

Light Pipe Cottage in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

Light Pipe Cottage, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Light Pipe Cottage self catering accommodation in Lowick, Northumberland 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. Prices at Light Pipe Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Light Pipe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Poplar Cottage in Fordham, Essex, South East England

Poplar Cottage, Fordham

Breaks in EssexSouth East England

Poplar Cottage self catering accommodation in Fordham, Essex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Poplar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poplar Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poplar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

5 Station House in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

5 Station House, Castlegregory

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

5 Station House self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Station House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Station House start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Station House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dairy Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Dairy Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dairy Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Poppies in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Poppies, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Poppies self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . The Poppies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Poppies start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Poppies


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Millside Chase in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Millside Chase, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Millside Chase self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Millside Chase start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millside Chase


Sleeps 6

The Bull Barn in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Bull Barn, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bull Barn self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Bull Barn start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Crag View Cottage in West Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England

Crag View Cottage, West Woodburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Crag View Cottage self catering accommodation in West Woodburn, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Crag View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crag View Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crag View Cottage


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

Black Swan Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Black Swan Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Black Swan Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Swan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Swan Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Swan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brucanich Cottage in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Brucanich Cottage, Kingussie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Brucanich Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingussie, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brucanich Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brucanich Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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