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

Barnes Croft Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Barnes Croft Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barnes Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Barnes Croft Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnes Croft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Dorothys Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Dorothys Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dorothys Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dorothys Cottage start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dorothys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

5 Ivy Terrace in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd, North Wales

5 Ivy Terrace, Borth-Y-Gest

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

5 Ivy Terrace self catering accommodation in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd sleeps 8. 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 5 Ivy Terrace start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Ivy Terrace


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hendre Aled Farmhouse in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Farmhouse, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hendre Aled Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Farmhouse start from £654 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Farmhouse


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

Rose Cottage in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rose Cottage, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £145 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ymwlch Bach Farmhouse in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ymwlch Bach Farmhouse, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ymwlch Bach Farmhouse in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ymwlch Bach Farmhouse start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ymwlch Bach Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Nantusi Cottage in Kirriemuir, Angus, East Scotland

Nantusi Cottage, Kirriemuir

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Nantusi Cottage in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Nantusi Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nantusi Cottage start from £486 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nantusi Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Luxury self catering

Wren Cottage in Bagby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wren Cottage, Bagby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wren Cottage self catering accommodation in Bagby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Wren Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wren Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Railway Cottage in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Railway Cottage, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Railway Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Railway Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Prescott Mill Cottage in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, West England

Prescott Mill Cottage, Cleobury Mortimer

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Prescott Mill Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prescott Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prescott Mill Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prescott Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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