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

Willow Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Willow Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Granary Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Granary Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Lock House in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lock House, Gloucester

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lock House self catering accommodation in Gloucester, Gloucestershire 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. The Lock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lock House start from £421 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lock House


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

Commonside in Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

Commonside, Stourport-On-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Commonside self catering accommodation in Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Commonside start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Commonside


Sleeps 4 Garden

Westmorland Lodge in Allithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Westmorland Lodge, Allithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Westmorland Lodge self catering accommodation in Allithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Westmorland Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westmorland Lodge start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westmorland Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Oak in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Oak, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Oak self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oak does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Curlew in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Curlew start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dunstaffnage Cottage in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dunstaffnage Cottage, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Dunstaffnage Cottage self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dunstaffnage Cottage start from £507 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunstaffnage Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Dolphin View in Portmahomack, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dolphin View, Portmahomack

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Dolphin View self catering accommodation in Portmahomack, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Dolphin View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin View start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

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

 

 

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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