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

Spinney Farm Cottage in Bonsall, Derbyshire, Central England

Spinney Farm Cottage, Bonsall

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spinney Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Bonsall, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Spinney Farm Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spinney Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dovecote Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Dovecote Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Dovecote Cottage self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dovecote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dovecote Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Reencaheragh in Portmagee, County Kerry, Ireland South

Reencaheragh, Portmagee

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Reencaheragh self catering accommodation in Portmagee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Reencaheragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reencaheragh start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reencaheragh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kissanes Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kissanes Cottage, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kissanes Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kissanes Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kissanes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tyn Lon in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn Lon, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn Lon self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tyn Lon start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Lon


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Summerhouse in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

The Summerhouse, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Summerhouse self catering accommodation in Combe Martin, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Summerhouse start from £523 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Summerhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden

Little Cove Cottage in Par, Cornwall, South West England

Little Cove Cottage, Par

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Little Cove Cottage self catering accommodation in Par, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Little Cove Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Cove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Wild Bryony Cottage in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk, East England

Wild Bryony Cottage, Mendlesham Green

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wild Bryony Cottage self catering accommodation in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Wild Bryony Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wild Bryony Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wild Bryony Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ty-Doli in Llangattock, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty-Doli, Llangattock

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty-Doli self catering accommodation in Llangattock, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty-Doli does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty-Doli start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty-Doli


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ewelands House in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ewelands House, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ewelands House self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire 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 Ewelands House start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ewelands House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

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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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