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

Tyn Llwyn in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

Tyn Llwyn, Pencoed

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

Tyn Llwyn self catering accommodation in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tyn Llwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llwyn start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llwyn


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

Primrose Lodge in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Primrose Lodge, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Primrose Lodge self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Primrose Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Lodge start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hendre Aled Cottage 3 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Cottage 3 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Cottage 3


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Tower Cottage in Kirksanton, Cumbria, North West England

Tower Cottage, Kirksanton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Tower Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirksanton, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tower Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Croft Granary in Stillington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Granary, Stillington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Manse in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Manse, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Manse self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Manse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Manse start from £515 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Manse


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

Crop Vale Farm in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Crop Vale Farm, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Crop Vale Farm self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Crop Vale Farm start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crop Vale Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kynaston Cottage in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Kynaston Cottage, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Kynaston Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kynaston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kynaston Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kynaston Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Lion Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lion Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lion Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lion Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Millennium Cottage in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Millennium Cottage, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Millennium Cottage self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 8. 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 Millennium Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millennium Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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