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

Coachmans Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Coachmans Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Coachmans Cottage in North 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. Prices at Coachmans Cottage start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Newton House in Dunoon, Argyll, West Scotland

Newton House, Dunoon

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Newton House self catering accommodation in Dunoon, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Newton House start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newton House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Te Bheag in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Te Bheag, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Te Bheag self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Te Bheag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Te Bheag start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Te Bheag


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

Low Scathwaite in Greenodd, Cumbria, North West England

Low Scathwaite, Greenodd

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Scathwaite self catering accommodation in Greenodd, Cumbria 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. Prices at Low Scathwaite start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Scathwaite


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Falcarragh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Falcarragh

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Falcarragh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Southwitton, Northumberland, North East England

The Byre, Southwitton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Southwitton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Byre start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1A Kylerhea in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

1A Kylerhea, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

1A Kylerhea self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1A Kylerhea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1A Kylerhea start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1A Kylerhea


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

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ffynnon Ni in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Ffynnon Ni, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Ffynnon Ni in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ffynnon Ni does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ffynnon Ni start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ffynnon Ni


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Convoy Cottage in Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland North

Convoy Cottage, Convoy

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Convoy Cottage self catering accommodation in Convoy, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Convoy Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Convoy Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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