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

The Wagon House in Polyphant, Cornwall, South West England

The Wagon House, Polyphant

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Wagon House in South 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 . It also has Internet access. The Wagon House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wagon House start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wagon House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

No 1 The Byre in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland East

No 1 The Byre, Ashford

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

No 1 The Byre self catering accommodation in Ashford, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 1 The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 The Byre start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 The Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Goldfinch in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Goldfinch, Milford Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Goldfinch self catering accommodation in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Goldfinch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goldfinch start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldfinch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Garna in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Garna, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Garna self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Garna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garna start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garna


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Tara Cottage in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

Tara Cottage, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tara Cottage self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tara Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tara Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara Cottage


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

Seaward in Paignton, Devon, South West England

Seaward, Paignton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seaward self catering accommodation in Paignton, Devon sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Seaward start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaward


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden

Miners Cottage in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Miners Cottage, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Miners Cottage self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Miners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miners Cottage start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miners Cottage


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

Beach Cottage in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Beach Cottage, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beach Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 The Courtyard in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

3 The Courtyard, Ashbourne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 The Courtyard self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 3 The Courtyard start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Courtyard


Sleeps 4

Radharc an tSléibhe in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc an tSléibhe, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc an tSléibhe self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Radharc an tSléibhe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Radharc an tSléibhe start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc an tSléibhe


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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