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

Seaside Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seaside Cottage, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford 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 Seaside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

21 The Park in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

21 The Park, Quin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

21 The Park self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 21 The Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 21 The Park start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 The Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whiteley Royd Farm in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Whiteley Royd Farm, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Whiteley Royd Farm in North West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Whiteley Royd Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteley Royd Farm start from £465 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteley Royd Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Suidhe Cottage in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Suidhe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suidhe Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suidhe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Celts Rest in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Celts Rest, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Celts Rest self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celts Rest start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celts Rest


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

West View Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

West View Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West View Cottage self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West View Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

The Granary, Terryglass

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

The Granary in Ireland South 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 Open Fire/woodburner . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Sweeney Cottage in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeney Cottage, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beech Tree Cottage in Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland South

Beech Tree Cottage, Ballyduff

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Beech Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyduff, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Beech Tree Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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