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

Kates Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Kates Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 1 Railway Cottages in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

No 1 Railway Cottages, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

No 1 Railway Cottages self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 1 Railway Cottages start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Railway Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodhill in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast, North East England

Woodhill, Cottingham

Breaks in Yorkshire Moors and CoastNorth East England

Woodhill self catering accommodation in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodhill start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodhill


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

True Well Hall Barn Cottage in Oakworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

True Well Hall Barn Cottage, Oakworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

True Well Hall Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Oakworth, West 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 True Well Hall Barn Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about True Well Hall Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Butterfly Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Butterfly Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Butterfly Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Butterfly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Butterfly Cottage start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Stable, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Whitland, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Stable start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Nidcot in Lofthouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Nidcot, Lofthouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Nidcot self catering accommodation in Lofthouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Nidcot start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nidcot


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Retreat in Sampford Moor, Somerset, South West England

The Retreat, Sampford Moor

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Sampford Moor, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Retreat start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4

Penrallt Cottage in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penrallt Cottage, Y Felinheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penrallt Cottage self catering accommodation in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penrallt Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penrallt Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Foxgloves Cottage in Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage, Wigton

Breaks in CumbriaCA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage in CA7 8AH has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Foxgloves Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxgloves Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxgloves Cottage


Sleeps 8 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

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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