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

High Rise in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

High Rise, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

High Rise self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Rise start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Rise


Sleeps 6 Garden

Ashley House in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, South West England

Ashley House, Piddletrenthide

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Ashley House self catering accommodation in Piddletrenthide, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Ashley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ashley House start from £827 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashley House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Helm Kent in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Helm Kent, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Helm Kent in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Helm Kent start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helm Kent


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Whitmoll in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Whitmoll, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Police Station in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Old Police Station, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Old Police Station self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Police Station start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police Station


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

Harber Scar in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harber Scar, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harber Scar self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Harber Scar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harber Scar start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harber Scar


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandymount in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Sandymount, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sandymount self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sandymount start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandymount


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 7 Gorteen in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 7 Gorteen, Annascaul

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 7 Gorteen self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Number 7 Gorteen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 7 Gorteen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hendre Aled Cottage 3 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Cottage 3 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Cottage 3


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Curlew in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Curlew start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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