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

Brynaber in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Brynaber, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Brynaber self catering accommodation in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brynaber does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brynaber start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynaber


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eden House in Bardsea, Cumbria, North West England

Eden House, Bardsea

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Eden House self catering accommodation in Bardsea, Cumbria sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eden House start from £873 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Derriana Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Derriana Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Derriana Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derriana Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derriana Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derriana Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Butterfield Cottage in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Butterfield Cottage, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Butterfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Butterfield Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfield Cottage


Sleeps 4

Greengates Farm in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Greengates Farm, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Greengates Farm self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greengates Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greengates Farm start from £344 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greengates Farm


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

The Long Barn in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Long Barn, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Sheep Shed in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Old Sheep Shed, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Sheep Shed self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Sheep Shed start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Sheep Shed


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Thistle Close in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Thistle Close, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Thistle Close in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Thistle Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thistle Close start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thistle Close


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bronte in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bronte, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bronte self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bronte start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronte


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Duncrest in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Duncrest, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Duncrest self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Duncrest start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncrest


Sleeps 2 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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