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

59 Valley Lodge in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

59 Valley Lodge, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

59 Valley Lodge self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . 59 Valley Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 59 Valley Lodge start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 59 Valley Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Bron Haul in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bron Haul, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bron Haul self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bron Haul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bron Haul start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Haul


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

Rhos in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Rhos, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Rhos self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rhos start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

60 Atlantic Reach in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall, South West England

60 Atlantic Reach, Atlantic Reach

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

60 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 60 Atlantic Reach start from £513 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 60 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub

Brooklands in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Brooklands, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Brooklands self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brooklands start from £1112 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklands


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available

Tyn y Berth in Talsarnau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyn y Berth, Talsarnau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyn y Berth self catering accommodation in Talsarnau, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tyn y Berth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn y Berth start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn y Berth


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stone House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Stone House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Stone House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Stone House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone House


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Duncruzin Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Duncruzin Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Duncruzin Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Duncruzin Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncruzin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dromore West Cottage in Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland West

Dromore West Cottage, Dromore West

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Dromore West Cottage self catering accommodation in Dromore West, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dromore West Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromore West Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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