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 Reading Rooms in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Reading Rooms, Oughtershaw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Reading Rooms self catering accommodation in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Reading Rooms does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reading Rooms start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reading Rooms


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

Craig y Don in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig y Don, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig y Don self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig y Don start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig y Don


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

High Doat in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

High Doat, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

High Doat self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Doat start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Doat


Sleeps 4 Garden

Loningside in Wombourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Loningside, Wombourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Loningside self catering accommodation in Wombourne, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Loningside start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loningside


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rock Mill Cottage in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Rock Mill Cottage, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Rock Mill Cottage in North East England 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rock Mill Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Box Tree Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Box Tree Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Split Cottage in Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England

Split Cottage, Falmouth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Split Cottage self catering accommodation in Falmouth, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Split Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Split Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Split Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Derriana Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Derriana Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Derriana Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derriana Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derriana Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derriana Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shire Cottage in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

Shire Cottage, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Shire Cottage self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Shire Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Waycot Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waycot Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waycot Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waycot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waycot Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waycot Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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