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 Old School Room in Longhorsley, Northumberland, North East England

The Old School Room, Longhorsley

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old School Room self catering accommodation in Longhorsley, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Old School Room start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School Room


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Bryn Hyfryd in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Bryn Hyfryd, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Bryn Hyfryd self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bryn Hyfryd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Hyfryd start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd


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

Farmhouse Lodge in Pecking Mill, Somerset, South West England

Farmhouse Lodge, Pecking Mill

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Farmhouse Lodge self catering accommodation in Pecking Mill, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Farmhouse Lodge start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse Lodge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Ysgubor Wen in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgubor Wen, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgubor Wen self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ysgubor Wen start from £661 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Wen


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Watermill in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, Central England

The Watermill, Tickhill

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

The Watermill self catering accommodation in Tickhill, South Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Watermill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Watermill start from £600 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watermill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Brocksopp Cottage in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Brocksopp Cottage, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Brocksopp Cottage in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brocksopp Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brocksopp Cottage start from £599 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brocksopp Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

22 Beckside in Nettleham, Lincolnshire, East England

22 Beckside, Nettleham

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

22 Beckside self catering accommodation in Nettleham, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 22 Beckside start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Beckside


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Happy Union Stables in Abbeycwmhir, Powys, Mid Wales

Happy Union Stables, Abbeycwmhir

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Happy Union Stables self catering accommodation in Abbeycwmhir, Powys sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Happy Union Stables start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Happy Union Stables


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bluebell Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bluebell Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Haven in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Haven, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Haven self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Old Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Haven start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Haven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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