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

Bryn Hyfryd in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Bryn Hyfryd, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Bryn Hyfryd self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bryn Hyfryd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Hyfryd start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd


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

Blaen Y Cwm in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Blaen Y Cwm, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Blaen Y Cwm self catering accommodation in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Blaen Y Cwm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blaen Y Cwm start from £402 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blaen Y Cwm


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

Stoneycroft Barn in Midhopestones, South Yorkshire, Central England

Stoneycroft Barn, Midhopestones

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Stoneycroft Barn self catering accommodation in Midhopestones, South Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneycroft Barn start from £514 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneycroft Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Orangery in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Orangery, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Orangery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orangery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Brocante Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Brocante Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brocante Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Brocante Cottage start from £362 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brocante Cottage


Sleeps 6

2 Beag Cottages in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

2 Beag Cottages, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

2 Beag Cottages self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Beag Cottages start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Beag Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Farmhouse in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Farmhouse, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Farmhouse in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Farmhouse start from £505 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Acorn Lodge in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Acorn Lodge, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Acorn Lodge self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Acorn Lodge start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Acorn Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden

Meenteog in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Meenteog, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Meenteog self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Meenteog start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenteog


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bluebell Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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