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 Brambles in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Brambles, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Brambles self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Brambles start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brambles


Sleeps 4 Garden

Walshs Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Walshs Cottage, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Walshs Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Walshs Cottage start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walshs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Salmon Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Salmon Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Salmon Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Salmon Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salmon Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Ty Rhosyn in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

Ty Rhosyn, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ty Rhosyn self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Rhosyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Rhosyn start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Rhosyn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Goodlands Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Goodlands Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Goodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Goodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goodlands Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goodlands Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Brook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk 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. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rosmuc Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

Rosmuc Cottage, Rosmuc

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rosmuc Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Damavand in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Damavand, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Damavand self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Damavand start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damavand


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greyhound Barn in Barnsley, Gloucestershire, West England

Greyhound Barn, Barnsley

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Greyhound Barn self catering accommodation in Barnsley, Gloucestershire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greyhound Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greyhound Barn start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greyhound Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

 

 

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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