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

Creagh Dhu in Ratlinghope, Shropshire, West England

Creagh Dhu, Ratlinghope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Creagh Dhu self catering accommodation in Ratlinghope, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creagh Dhu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creagh Dhu start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creagh Dhu


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

The Lookout in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

The Lookout, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Lookout self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Lookout start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Railway Terrace in Froghall, Staffordshire, Central England

5 Railway Terrace, Froghall

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

5 Railway Terrace self catering accommodation in Froghall, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Railway Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Railway Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Railway Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Brewery Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Old Brewery Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Old Brewery Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old Brewery Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Brewery Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Brewery Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Hillymouth in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Hillymouth, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillymouth self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillymouth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillymouth start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillymouth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Bray Cottage in Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

Bray Cottage, Sidmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bray Cottage self catering accommodation in Sidmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bray Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bray Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bray Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Honey Bee Cottage in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Honey Bee Cottage, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honey Bee Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Honey Bee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honey Bee Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honey Bee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Glan Nug in Rhydlydan, Conwy, North Wales

Glan Nug, Rhydlydan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Glan Nug self catering accommodation in Rhydlydan, Conwy sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Glan Nug does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glan Nug start from £525 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glan Nug


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

The Bay in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Bay, Caherdaniel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dove Cottage in Acklington, Northumberland, North East England

Dove Cottage, Acklington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dove Cottage self catering accommodation in Acklington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dove Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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