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 Granary in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Granary, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Puzzle Corner in Sandsend, North Yorkshire, North East England

Puzzle Corner, Sandsend

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Puzzle Corner self catering accommodation in Sandsend, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Puzzle Corner does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puzzle Corner start from £344 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puzzle Corner


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Chipping House in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, South West England

Chipping House, Wotton Under Edge

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Chipping House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chipping House start from £995 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chipping House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Rest in Blue Anchor, Somerset, South West England

The Rest, Blue Anchor

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Rest self catering accommodation in Blue Anchor, Somerset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rest start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Loft in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

The Loft, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Loft self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Loft start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Garden

10 Barr Na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

10 Barr Na Sraide, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

10 Barr Na Sraide self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 10 Barr Na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Barr Na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shepherds Cottage in Holwick, County Durham, North East England

Shepherds Cottage, Holwick

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Shepherds Cottage self catering accommodation in Holwick, County Durham sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Shepherds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shepherds Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Gordons House in Andover, Hampshire, South East England

Gordons House, Andover

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Gordons House self catering accommodation in Andover, Hampshire sleeps 7. 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 Gordons House start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gordons House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ryecross Farm Cottage in Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West England

Ryecross Farm Cottage, Shaftesbury

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Ryecross Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ryecross Farm Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryecross Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Garden Cottage in Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

Garden Cottage, Sherborne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Sherborne, Dorset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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