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 Bungalow in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Bungalow, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bungalow start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brookway Lodge in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

Brookway Lodge, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Brookway Lodge self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brookway Lodge start from £1785 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookway Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Prague House in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Prague House, Lettermore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Prague House self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway 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 Prague House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prague House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Stable, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Stable self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Granary in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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

Holme Lea Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holme Lea Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holme Lea Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holme Lea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holme Lea Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holme Lea Cottage


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

Mayfield in All Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Mayfield, All Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Mayfield self catering accommodation in All Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mayfield start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayfield


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Black Horse Cottages in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

2 Black Horse Cottages, Pentraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

2 Black Horse Cottages self catering accommodation in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Black Horse Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Black Horse Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Black Horse Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Scotch Hall Cottage in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Scotch Hall Cottage, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Scotch Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Scotch Hall Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scotch Hall Cottage start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scotch Hall Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Barn in Withiel, Cornwall, South West England

The Barn, Withiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Withiel, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Barn start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden 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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