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

Hill House in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hill House, Eynsham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hill House in Central 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 Hill House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill House


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

Poppy Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Poppy Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Poppy Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 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 Poppy Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Berwick St John, Wiltshire, South West England

Rose Cottage, Berwick St John

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Rose Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Kingsley in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Kingsley, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Kingsley self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kingsley start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingsley


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Station Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Station Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Station Cottage in North Wales 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 . Prices at Station Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Bay View 51 in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

Bay View 51, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay View 51 self catering accommodation in Clovelly, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Bay View 51 start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View 51


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

Two Tees in Swanwick, Derbyshire, Central England

Two Tees, Swanwick

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Two Tees self catering accommodation in Swanwick, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Two Tees start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Tees


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Alveton in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

Alveton, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Alveton self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Alveton start from £508 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alveton


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lion Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lion Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lion Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lion Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lion Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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