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

White Goose Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

White Goose Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

White Goose Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. White Goose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Goose Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Goose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Apple Tree Lodge in Swarland, Northumberland, North East England

Apple Tree Lodge, Swarland

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Apple Tree Lodge in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Apple Tree Lodge start from £405 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

The Granary in Wentnor, Shropshire, Central England

The Granary, Wentnor

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Wentnor, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Llyn Clwyd in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Llyn Clwyd, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Llyn Clwyd self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Llyn Clwyd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llyn Clwyd start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llyn Clwyd


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

The Barn in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

The Barn, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Barn self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Long Barn in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

The Long Barn, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Chapel House in Llanddeusant, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Chapel House, Llanddeusant

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Chapel House self catering accommodation in Llanddeusant, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Chapel House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel House start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rabbit House in Skipsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Rabbit House, Skipsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Rabbit House self catering accommodation in Skipsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Rabbit House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rabbit House start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rabbit House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Burnside in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Burnside, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Burnside self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burnside start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnside


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillside in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Hillside, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Hillside self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hillside start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


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

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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