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

Sail Loft in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sail Loft, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sail Loft in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Sail Loft start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sail Loft


Sleeps 4

The Spinney Lodge in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge in Borders Scotland 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 . It also has Internet access. The Spinney Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Spinney Lodge start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Coopers Cottage in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

Coopers Cottage, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Coopers Cottage self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Coopers Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coopers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Laburnum Croft in Moor Monkton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Laburnum Croft, Moor Monkton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Laburnum Croft self catering accommodation in Moor Monkton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Laburnum Croft start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laburnum Croft


Sleeps 4 Garden

Greystead Old Church in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Greystead Old Church, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Greystead Old Church self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greystead Old Church does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystead Old Church start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystead Old Church


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hillberry in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Hillberry, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillberry self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hillberry start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillberry


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Cider Mill in Caynham, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cider Mill, Caynham

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cider Mill self catering accommodation in Caynham, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Cider Mill start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cider Mill


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kingslow Cottage in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Kingslow Cottage, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Kingslow Cottage self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey 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. Kingslow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingslow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingslow Cottage


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

Osprey View in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Osprey View, Creetown

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Osprey View self catering accommodation in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Osprey View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Osprey View start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osprey View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Meadowcroft in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Meadowcroft, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Meadowcroft self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Meadowcroft start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowcroft


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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