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

Wheal Kitty in St Newlyn East, Cornwall, South West England

Wheal Kitty, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheal Kitty self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheal Kitty start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheal Kitty


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Annexe in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Annexe, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Darnhay Cottage in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Darnhay Cottage, Mauchline

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Darnhay Cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Darnhay Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darnhay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Broad Hythe Cottage in Findochty, Morayshire, East Scotland

Broad Hythe Cottage, Findochty

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Broad Hythe Cottage self catering accommodation in Findochty, Morayshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Broad Hythe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broad Hythe Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad Hythe Cottage


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

5 Well Meadow in Egloskerry, Cornwall, South West England

5 Well Meadow, Egloskerry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 Well Meadow self catering accommodation in Egloskerry, Cornwall 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. 5 Well Meadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Well Meadow start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Well Meadow


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

Rose Cottage in Hine Heath, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Hine Heath

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Hine Heath, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Banada House in Tobercurry, County Sligo, Ireland West

Banada House, Tobercurry

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Banada House self catering accommodation in Tobercurry, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Banada House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Banada House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banada House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

White Strand Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

White Strand Cottage, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

White Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . White Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Strand Cottage start from £189 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Strand Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Canal Cottage in Whixall, Shropshire, West England

Canal Cottage, Whixall

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Canal Cottage self catering accommodation in Whixall, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Canal Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Canal Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Old Station Farm in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Station Farm, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Station Farm self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Station Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Station Farm start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Station Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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