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

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey 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. Hen Tyn Y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Tyn Y Mynydd start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Tyn Y Mynydd


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

The Kiln in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

The Kiln, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Kiln self catering accommodation in Harleston, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Kiln does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Kiln start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Kiln


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ocean View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Brynteg in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Brynteg, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Brynteg self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brynteg start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynteg


Sleeps 6 Garden

Ffynnon Ni in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Ffynnon Ni, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Ffynnon Ni in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ffynnon Ni does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ffynnon Ni start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ffynnon Ni


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Glendower in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Glendower, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Glendower self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys 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. Glendower does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendower start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendower


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

Puddle-Duck Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Puddle-Duck Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Puddle-Duck Lodge self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Puddle-Duck Lodge start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puddle-Duck Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

Beech Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Beech Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glencross Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Glencross Cottage, Rathmullan

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Glencross Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glencross Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencross Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencross Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy, Ballycroy

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballycroy start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 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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