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

No 1 Barracks Road in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

No 1 Barracks Road, Lettermore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

No 1 Barracks Road self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at No 1 Barracks Road start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Barracks Road


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Beech Tree in Mitchell, Cornwall, South West England

The Beech Tree, Mitchell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Beech Tree in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Beech Tree start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beech Tree


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Old Police Station in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Old Police Station, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Old Police Station self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Police Station start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police Station


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

Number 6 in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Number 6, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Number 6 self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 6 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 6 start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 6


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Methodist Chapel in Whiteparish, Hampshire, South East England

The Methodist Chapel, Whiteparish

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

The Methodist Chapel self catering accommodation in Whiteparish, Hampshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Methodist Chapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Methodist Chapel start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Methodist Chapel


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Jackson Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Jackson Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Jackson Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Jackson Cottage start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jackson Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Gwelfor in Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gwelfor, Morfa Bychan

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gwelfor self catering accommodation in Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Gwelfor start from £473 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwelfor


Sleeps 8 Garden

The Stables in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

The Stables, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland 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. Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


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

The Cottage in East Ruston, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, East Ruston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in East Ruston, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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