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

Bwthyn Gwaelod in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Gwaelod, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Gwaelod self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bwthyn Gwaelod does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Gwaelod start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Gwaelod


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Smithy Cottage in Graigfechan, Denbighshire, North Wales

Smithy Cottage, Graigfechan

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Smithy Cottage self catering accommodation in Graigfechan, Denbighshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Smithy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Smithy Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smithy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Burnside Cottage in Aberlour, Morayshire, East Scotland

Burnside Cottage, Aberlour

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Burnside Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberlour, Morayshire 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 Burnside Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stone Mouse Cottage in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire, North West England

Stone Mouse Cottage, Bolton-By-Bowland

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Stone Mouse Cottage in North West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Stone Mouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone Mouse Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Mouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dorothys Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Dorothys Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dorothys Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dorothys Cottage start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dorothys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Drovers Rest in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East England

Drovers Rest, Otterburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Drovers Rest in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Drovers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drovers Rest start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drovers Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bridge House in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bridge House, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bridge House self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire 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 Bridge House start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Viewfield in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Viewfield, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Viewfield self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Viewfield start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viewfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Arosfa in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arosfa, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arosfa self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arosfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arosfa start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arosfa


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Llys Owen in Tregarth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llys Owen, Tregarth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llys Owen self catering accommodation in Tregarth, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llys Owen start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys Owen


Sleeps 2 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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