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

East Cawlow Barn in Hulme End, Derbyshire, Central England

East Cawlow Barn, Hulme End

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

East Cawlow Barn self catering accommodation in Hulme End, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at East Cawlow Barn start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Cawlow Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Barn End in Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Barn End, Pooley Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Barn End self catering accommodation in Pooley Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Barn End start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn End


Sleeps 2 Open fire or wood burner

Greenacre House in Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Greenacre House, Cashel

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Greenacre House self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Greenacre House start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacre House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in Scalby, North Yorkshire, North East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages, Scalby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 3 Low Hall Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 3 Low Hall Cottages start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 3 Low Hall Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Dunstaffnage Cottage in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dunstaffnage Cottage, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Dunstaffnage Cottage self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dunstaffnage Cottage start from £507 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunstaffnage Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Grainstore in Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England

The Grainstore, Taunton Deane

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Grainstore self catering accommodation in Taunton Deane, Somerset 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. The Grainstore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grainstore start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grainstore


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Alveton in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

Alveton, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Alveton self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Alveton start from £508 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alveton


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunnybrae East Cottage in Healaugh, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnybrae East Cottage, Healaugh

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnybrae East Cottage self catering accommodation in Healaugh, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sunnybrae East Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnybrae East Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnybrae East Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coles Cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Coles Cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coles Cottage self catering accommodation in Holsworthy, Devon sleeps 7. 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 Coles Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rosemary Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Rosemary Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rosemary Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rosemary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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