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

The Byre in Coxhoe, County Durham, North East England

The Byre, Coxhoe

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Coxhoe, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pili Palas in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pili Palas, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pili Palas self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pili Palas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pili Palas start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pili Palas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Keys Cottage in Clun, Shropshire, West England

Keys Cottage, Clun

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Keys Cottage self catering accommodation in Clun, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keys Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

An Lisin in Ring, County Waterford, Ireland South

An Lisin, Ring

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

An Lisin self catering accommodation in Ring, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . An Lisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lisin start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lisin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Buttercup Cottage in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Buttercup Cottage, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Buttercup Cottage self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Buttercup Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Buttercup Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buttercup Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Grove Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Grove Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grove Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moon Shadow in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Moon Shadow, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Moon Shadow self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moon Shadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moon Shadow start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moon Shadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Courtyard Cottage in Wootton, Shropshire, West England

Courtyard Cottage, Wootton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Wootton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Mullinderry House in Foulksmills, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mullinderry House, Foulksmills

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mullinderry House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mullinderry House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullinderry House


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Midfeather Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Midfeather Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Midfeather Cottage self catering accommodation in Edale, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Midfeather Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Midfeather Cottage


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

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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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