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

Adare Cottage in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland South

Adare Cottage, Adare

Breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Adare Cottage self catering accommodation in Adare, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Adare Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adare Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adare Cottage


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

Spindrift Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Spindrift Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Spindrift Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spindrift Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spindrift Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spindrift Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

9 Ravens Point Cottage in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage, Curracloe

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Ravens Point Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Ravens Point Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Waggoners Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waggoners Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waggoners Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North 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 Waggoners Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waggoners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brookwood Cottage in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Brookwood Cottage, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Brookwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brookwood Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Manor House in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Old Manor House, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Old Manor House self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Manor House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Manor House start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Manor House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cornfield Lodge in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cornfield Lodge, Northallerton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cornfield Lodge self catering accommodation in Northallerton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cornfield Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornfield Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Swallow Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Swallow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


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

Ty Mari in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mari, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mari self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Ty Mari start from £550 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mari


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

38 Morriscastle Village in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford, Ireland South

38 Morriscastle Village, Morriscastle Village

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

38 Morriscastle Village self catering accommodation in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 38 Morriscastle Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Morriscastle Village start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Morriscastle Village


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden 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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