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

The Hay Barn in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hay Barn, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hay Barn in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hay Barn start from £1624 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hay Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

Tawelfryn Cottage in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage, Llanelltyd

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tawelfryn Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawelfryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

9 The Beeches in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

9 The Beeches, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

9 The Beeches self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, 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 9 The Beeches start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Beeches


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 5 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 5 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 5 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 5 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Carrick Cottages start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Carrick Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ebberston, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Pheasant Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pheasant Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Belford, Northumberland 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. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Oak Cottage in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Oak Cottage, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Maltsters House in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

The Maltsters House, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Maltsters House self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Maltsters House start from £691 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Maltsters House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cranny Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cranny Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cranny Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cranny Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranny Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sgubor Teile Cottage in Llangeitho, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Sgubor Teile Cottage, Llangeitho

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Sgubor Teile Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangeitho, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sgubor Teile Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sgubor Teile Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sgubor Teile Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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