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

Lavenna in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Lavenna, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lavenna self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lavenna start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavenna


Sleeps 4

Portland House in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Portland House, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Portland House self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 20. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Portland House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portland House start from £1214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portland House


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

Eden House in Bardsea, Cumbria, North West England

Eden House, Bardsea

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Eden House self catering accommodation in Bardsea, Cumbria sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eden House start from £873 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Old Barn in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Barn, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Barn start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Rose Cottage in Longville In The Dale, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Longville In The Dale

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Longville In The Dale, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £255 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

3 The Courtyard in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

3 The Courtyard, Ashbourne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 The Courtyard self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 3 The Courtyard start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Courtyard


Sleeps 4

Sutton Cottage in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland South

Sutton Cottage, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Sutton Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sutton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sutton Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Oilean Fhonn in Kildysart, County Clare, Ireland West

Oilean Fhonn, Kildysart

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Oilean Fhonn self catering accommodation in Kildysart, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oilean Fhonn start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oilean Fhonn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ti Mhairin in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Mhairin, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Mhairin self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ti Mhairin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ti Mhairin start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Mhairin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Duck Cottage in Christleton, Cheshire, North West England

Duck Cottage, Christleton

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Duck Cottage self catering accommodation in Christleton, Cheshire 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 Duck Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duck 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

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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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