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

Lyndhurst Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Lyndhurst Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lyndhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lyndhurst Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyndhurst Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Elfstone Cottage in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage, Stonehaven

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Elfstone Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elfstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

2 Port View Terrace in Landrake, Cornwall, South West England

2 Port View Terrace, Landrake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 Port View Terrace self catering accommodation in Landrake, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Port View Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Port View Terrace start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Port View Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Stall in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

The Stall, Llanmorlais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

The Stall self catering accommodation in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stall start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stall


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Paradwys in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Paradwys, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Paradwys self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Paradwys start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Paradwys


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brathay in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

Brathay, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brathay in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brathay start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brathay


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Waters Edge in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waters Edge, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £389 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Retreat in Rowston, Lincolnshire, East England

The Retreat, Rowston

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Rowston, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Retreat start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bryn Howell Stables in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bryn Howell Stables, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bryn Howell Stables self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Bryn Howell Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Howell Stables start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Howell Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunshine Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Sunshine Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sunshine Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sunshine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunshine Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunshine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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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