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

Demelza Barn in Reawla, Cornwall, South West England

Demelza Barn, Reawla

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Demelza Barn self catering accommodation in Reawla, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Demelza Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Demelza Barn start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Demelza Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Avery Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Avery Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avery Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avery Cottage start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avery Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Chapel View in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Chapel View, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Chapel View self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Chapel View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel View start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Meadow View in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Meadow View, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow View start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Fuchsia Lodge in Ballyferriter, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fuchsia Lodge, Ballyferriter

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fuchsia Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballyferriter, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodsman Lodge 2 in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodsman Lodge 2, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodsman Lodge 2 in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Woodsman Lodge 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodsman Lodge 2 start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodsman Lodge 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Games room Luxury self catering

Nells Cottage in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland South

Nells Cottage, Stradbally

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Nells Cottage self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nells Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Minffordd in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Minffordd, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Minffordd self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Minffordd start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minffordd


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron-y-Bryn Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron-y-Bryn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Prescott Mill Cottage in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, West England

Prescott Mill Cottage, Cleobury Mortimer

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Prescott Mill Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prescott Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prescott Mill Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prescott Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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