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

Rannagh View in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Rannagh View, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rannagh View self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rannagh View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rannagh View


Sleeps 8 Garden

Greenfields in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

Greenfields, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Greenfields self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Greenfields start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfields


Sleeps 6 Garden

Pengwern Farm Cottage in Llanrwst, Conwy, North Wales

Pengwern Farm Cottage, Llanrwst

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pengwern Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanrwst, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pengwern Farm Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pengwern Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Riverside Cottage in Inagh, County Clare, Ireland West

Riverside Cottage, Inagh

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Inagh, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Riverside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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

Sunset Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Sunset Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sunset Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunset Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunset Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunset Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Howle Hideaway in Howle Hill, Herefordshire, West England

Howle Hideaway, Howle Hill

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Howle Hideaway self catering accommodation in Howle Hill, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Howle Hideaway start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howle Hideaway


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cahilly Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Cahilly Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cahilly Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cahilly Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahilly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Coach House, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pye Hall Cottage in Silverdale, Cumbria, North West England

Pye Hall Cottage, Silverdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Pye Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Silverdale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pye Hall Cottage start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pye Hall Cottage


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

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

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

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

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

 

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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