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

Y Bwthyn in Ysbyty Ifan, Conwy, North Wales

Y Bwthyn, Ysbyty Ifan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Y Bwthyn in North Wales has a 5 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. Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Rusland in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Rusland, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rusland in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rusland start from £502 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rusland


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Jubilee Cottage in Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Jubilee Cottage, Uig

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Jubilee Cottage self catering accommodation in Uig, Isle of Skye 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. Jubilee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jubilee Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jubilee Cottage


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

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

Black Barn in Boldron , County Durham, North East England

Black Barn, Boldron

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Black Barn self catering accommodation in Boldron , County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ysgubor Uchaf in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ysgubor Uchaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor Uchaf start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Uchaf


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lough Na Leibe Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage, Ballymote

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballymote, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lough Na Leibe Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Na Leibe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hazel Lodge in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Hazel Lodge, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hazel Lodge self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Hazel Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Lodge start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

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

Bryn Penmaen in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Penmaen, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Penmaen self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Penmaen start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Penmaen


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

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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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