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

Coney Cottage in Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland North

Coney Cottage, Culdaff

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Coney Cottage self catering accommodation in Culdaff, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coney Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coney Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eastburn Cottage in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire, North East England

Eastburn Cottage, Newbiggin

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Eastburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eastburn Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastburn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

6 Abbey Terrace in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

6 Abbey Terrace, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

6 Abbey Terrace self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Abbey Terrace start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Abbey Terrace


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Riverside Apartment in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Riverside Apartment, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Riverside Apartment self catering accommodation in Rye, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Riverside Apartment start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Apartment


Sleeps 4

5 Belle Vue Heights in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

5 Belle Vue Heights, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

5 Belle Vue Heights self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 5 Belle Vue Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Belle Vue Heights start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Belle Vue Heights


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Retreat in Rowston, Lincolnshire, East England

The Retreat, Rowston

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Rowston, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Retreat start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bayswater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayswater, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayswater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bayswater start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayswater


Sleeps 4 Garden

Priestley in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

Priestley, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Priestley self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Priestley start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priestley


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bruach Gorm Cottage in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Bruach Gorm Cottage, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Bruach Gorm Cottage self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Bruach Gorm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bruach Gorm Cottage start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bruach Gorm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Springtime Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Springtime Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Springtime Lodge self catering accommodation in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Springtime Lodge start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Springtime Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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