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

Nant yr Hendre in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Nant yr Hendre, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Nant yr Hendre self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nant yr Hendre start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant yr Hendre


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Low Fold Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Low Fold Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Low Fold Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Low Fold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Fold Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Fold Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ash Pot Barn in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Ash Pot Barn, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ash Pot Barn self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash Pot Barn start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Pot Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Snowdrop Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Snowdrop Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Snowdrop Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Acklington, Northumberland, North East England

Stable Cottage, Acklington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Acklington, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Palm View in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Palm View, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Palm View self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry 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 Palm View start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Eden Cottage in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Eden Cottage, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Eden Cottage self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Eden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eden Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

East Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

East Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

East Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at East Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Wayside Cottage in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, South West England

Wayside Cottage, Shepton Beauchamp

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Palm Grove Cottage in Leap, County Cork, Ireland South

Palm Grove Cottage, Leap

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Palm Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Leap, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Palm Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palm Grove Cottage start from £180 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm Grove Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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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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