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

The Byre in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

The Byre, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Combe Martin, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Byre start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Belle Vue Heights in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

5 Belle Vue Heights, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

5 Belle Vue Heights self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 5 Belle Vue Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Belle Vue Heights start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Belle Vue Heights


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Granary in Craven Arms, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Craven Arms

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Stable Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Stable Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Birch Cottage in Crathie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Birch Cottage, Crathie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Crathie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £559 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Bwthyn in Ysbyty Ifan, Conwy, North Wales

Y Bwthyn, Ysbyty Ifan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Y Bwthyn in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Seaside Cottage in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

Seaside Cottage, Quilty

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Cottage start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brooklands Barn in Chapels, Cumbria, North West England

Brooklands Barn, Chapels

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brooklands Barn self catering accommodation in Chapels, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brooklands Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brooklands Barn start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklands Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Templars Mill in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

Templars Mill, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Templars Mill self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Templars Mill start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Templars Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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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