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

Weaver’s Cottage in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Weaver’s Cottage, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Weaver’s Cottage self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Weaver’s Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weaver’s Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weaver’s Cottage


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

Juniper Cottage in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Juniper Cottage, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Juniper Cottage self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Juniper Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Juniper Cottage


Sleeps 4

Hillside in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Hillside, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillside self catering accommodation in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Valley View in Upottery, Devon, South West England

Valley View, Upottery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Valley View self catering accommodation in Upottery, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Valley View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valley View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valley View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Dimity Cottage in Whitstable, Kent, South East England

Dimity Cottage, Whitstable

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Dimity Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitstable, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dimity Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dimity Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dimity Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Old Brewery Coach House in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Old Brewery Coach House, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Old Brewery Coach House in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Old Brewery Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Brewery Coach House start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Brewery Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bramble Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bramble Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

1 Church Farm Barn in Halford, Shropshire, West England

1 Church Farm Barn, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

1 Church Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Church Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Church Farm Barn start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Church Farm Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chapel Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chapel Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chapel Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Chapel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Lifeboat House in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Lifeboat House, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Lifeboat House self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Lifeboat House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Lifeboat House start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Lifeboat House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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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