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

The Linney in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

The Linney, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Linney self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Linney start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linney


Sleeps 6 Garden

Stone Cottage in Mold, Clwyd, North Wales

Stone Cottage, Mold

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Mold, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


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

The Bakehouse in Angelbank, Shropshire, West England

The Bakehouse, Angelbank

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Angelbank, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Bakehouse start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bakehouse


Sleeps 2 Garden

Thorneyfield Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Thorneyfield Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Thorneyfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Thorneyfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thorneyfield Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorneyfield Cottage


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

Dolley Farm Cottage in Dolley Green, Powys, Mid Wales

Dolley Farm Cottage, Dolley Green

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Dolley Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Dolley Green, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Dolley Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolley Farm Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolley Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Howards Barn in Arkholme, Cumbria, North West England

Howards Barn, Arkholme

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Howards Barn self catering accommodation in Arkholme, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Howards Barn start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howards Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cider House in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, West England

Cider House, Cleobury Mortimer

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cider House in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cider House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Loganberry in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Loganberry, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Loganberry self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Loganberry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loganberry start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loganberry


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Slieve League View 1 in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland North

Slieve League View 1, Carrick

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Slieve League View 1 self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Slieve League View 1 start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve League View 1


Sleeps 4

The Barn at Smalldale Hall in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn at Smalldale Hall start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Smalldale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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