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 Painters Cottage in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

The Painters Cottage, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Painters Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Painters Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Painters Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Painters Cottage


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

11 Peguarra Court in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

11 Peguarra Court, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

11 Peguarra Court self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 11 Peguarra Court start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Peguarra Court


Sleeps 2 Garden

Aber Eilian Bach in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Aber Eilian Bach, Llaneilian

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Aber Eilian Bach self catering accommodation in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Aber Eilian Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aber Eilian Bach start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aber Eilian Bach


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Woodside Barn in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodside Barn, Hulland Ward

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodside Barn self catering accommodation in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodside Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodside Barn start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Barn


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

Kiltartan House in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland West

Kiltartan House, Ballina

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Kiltartan House self catering accommodation in Ballina, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Kiltartan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltartan House start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltartan House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Haven in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Haven, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Haven self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Old Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Haven start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Haven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Little House in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Little House, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Little Cottage in Welney, Norfolk, East England

The Little Cottage, Welney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Little Cottage self catering accommodation in Welney, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Little Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Ocean View in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

1 Ocean View, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

1 Ocean View self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Ocean View start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gaylebeck Gallery in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Gaylebeck Gallery, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Gaylebeck Gallery self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gaylebeck Gallery start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gaylebeck Gallery


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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