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

Beach House 2 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 2, Portnoo

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 2 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oak View in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Oak View, Lauragh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Oak View self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 1 Barracks Road in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

No 1 Barracks Road, Lettermore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

No 1 Barracks Road self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at No 1 Barracks Road start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Barracks Road


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stable Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stable Cottage in North East 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Barn at Lodge Farm in Henbury, Peak District, Central England

Barn at Lodge Farm, Henbury

Breaks in Peak DistrictCentral England

Barn at Lodge Farm self catering accommodation in Henbury, Peak District sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Barn at Lodge Farm start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn at Lodge Farm


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bank View in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Bank View, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Bank View self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bank View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bank View start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Oak Cottage in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Oak Cottage, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

School House in Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

School House, Bradnop

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

School House self catering accommodation in Bradnop, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at School House start from £640 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about School House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Retreat in Sampford Moor, Somerset, South West England

The Retreat, Sampford Moor

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Sampford Moor, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Retreat start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4

Thorntons Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Thorntons Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Thorntons Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Thorntons Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorntons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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

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

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

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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Family Holidays in Ireland

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

 

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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