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

Tree Tops in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tree Tops, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tree Tops self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Tree Tops start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tree Tops


Sleeps 2

Nuffies Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Nuffies Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Nuffies Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nuffies Cottage start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nuffies Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Three Peaks Barn in Chapel-Le-Dale, North Yorkshire, North West England

Three Peaks Barn, Chapel-Le-Dale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Three Peaks Barn self catering accommodation in Chapel-Le-Dale, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Three Peaks Barn start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Three Peaks Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Primrose Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Primrose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £219 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Curlew Cottage in Sutton Cheshire, Cheshire, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Sutton Cheshire

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Curlew 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 . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Creagh Dhu in Ratlinghope, Shropshire, West England

Creagh Dhu, Ratlinghope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Creagh Dhu self catering accommodation in Ratlinghope, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creagh Dhu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creagh Dhu start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creagh Dhu


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

Rose Cottage in Arreton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Rose Cottage, Arreton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Arreton, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Vrongoch Cottage in Llanbister, Powys, Mid Wales

Vrongoch Cottage, Llanbister

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Vrongoch Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanbister, Powys sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Vrongoch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vrongoch Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vrongoch Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Kirksteads Barn in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Kirksteads Barn, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Kirksteads Barn self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kirksteads Barn start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kirksteads Barn


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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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