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 Old Station in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Old Station, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Old Station self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Station start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Station


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Corbett Cottage in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Corbett Cottage, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Corbett Cottage self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Corbett Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corbett Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corbett Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Methodist Chapel in Whiteparish, Hampshire, South East England

The Methodist Chapel, Whiteparish

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

The Methodist Chapel self catering accommodation in Whiteparish, Hampshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Methodist Chapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Methodist Chapel start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Methodist Chapel


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Town Head Farm in Malham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Town Head Farm, Malham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Town Head Farm self catering accommodation in Malham, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Town Head Farm start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town Head Farm


Sleeps 8 Garden

Glyndley Manor Cottages in Stone Cross, East Sussex, South East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages, Stone Cross

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages self catering accommodation in Stone Cross, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glyndley Manor Cottages start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glyndley Manor Cottages


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ampleforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

12 Mountshannon Cottages in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages, Mountshannon

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Mountshannon Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Mountshannon Cottages start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Mountshannon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millward House in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Millward House, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Millward House self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Millward House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millward House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millward House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stouphill Gate Cottage in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Stouphill Gate Cottage, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stouphill Gate Cottage self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stouphill Gate Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stouphill Gate Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Eden Grove Cottages in Armathwaite, Cumbria, North West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages, Armathwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages self catering accommodation in Armathwaite, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Eden Grove Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Eden Grove Cottages start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Eden Grove Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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