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

Merlins House in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Merlins House, Llandeilo

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Merlins House self catering accommodation in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Merlins House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Merlins House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlins House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Malltraeth Cottage in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Malltraeth Cottage, Malltraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Malltraeth Cottage self catering accommodation in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Malltraeth Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malltraeth Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malltraeth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

9 Ravens Point Cottage in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage, Curracloe

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Ravens Point Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Ravens Point Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

The Hayloft in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Ivy Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Caldwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Dunnavilla House in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Dunnavilla House, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dunnavilla House self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dunnavilla House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunnavilla House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blythe Cottage in Westgate, Northumberland, North East England

Blythe Cottage, Westgate

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Blythe Cottage self catering accommodation in Westgate, 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. Blythe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blythe Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blythe Cottage


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

Logans Bridge in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

Logans Bridge, Mountshannon

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Logans Bridge self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Logans Bridge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Logans Bridge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock House in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Rock House, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rock House self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seibiant in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Seibiant, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Seibiant self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seibiant start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seibiant


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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