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

8 Benjamin Close in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Benjamin Close, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Benjamin Close self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 8 Benjamin Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Benjamin Close start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Benjamin Close


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

Lavender Cottage in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, East England

Lavender Cottage, Billingborough

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Billingborough, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pine Tree Lodge in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Pine Tree Lodge, Kiltimagh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Pine Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pine Tree Lodge start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Tree Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodcroft Court in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodcroft Court, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodcroft Court self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Woodcroft Court start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodcroft Court


Sleeps 4 Garden

Willowtree Lodge Apartment in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willowtree Lodge Apartment, Rossnowlagh

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willowtree Lodge Apartment self catering accommodation in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Willowtree Lodge Apartment start from £157 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowtree Lodge Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Middle Cottage in Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

Middle Cottage, Ryde

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Middle Cottage self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Middle Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Granary in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Tal Y Llyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Granary start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carreg Lwyd in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Carreg Lwyd, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Carreg Lwyd self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Carreg Lwyd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg Lwyd start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg Lwyd


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Cider Mill in Caynham, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cider Mill, Caynham

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cider Mill self catering accommodation in Caynham, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Cider Mill start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cider Mill


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Porth Bean Court in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Porth Bean Court, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Porth Bean Court self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Porth Bean Court start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth Bean Court


Sleeps 2

 

 

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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