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

Howlugill Barn in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Howlugill Barn, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Howlugill Barn self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Howlugill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howlugill Barn start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howlugill Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Craig y Don in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig y Don, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig y Don self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig y Don start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig y Don


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

The Old Coach House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Coach House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Coach House start from £459 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Gwynant in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Gwynant, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwynant self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gwynant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwynant start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwynant


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Winifreds in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

St Winifreds, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

St Winifreds self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. St Winifreds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Winifreds start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Winifreds


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ivy Cottage in Flamborough, East Yorkshire, North East England

Ivy Cottage, Flamborough

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Goulane Heights in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Goulane Heights, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Goulane Heights self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Goulane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goulane Heights start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goulane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Maples in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Maples, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Maples self catering accommodation in Narberth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Maples start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Maples


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Brocksopp Cottage in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Brocksopp Cottage, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Brocksopp Cottage in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brocksopp Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brocksopp Cottage start from £599 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brocksopp Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Lammermuir Cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Lammermuir Cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

Lammermuir Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunbar, East Lothian sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lammermuir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lammermuir Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lammermuir Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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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