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

2 Beacon High in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

2 Beacon High, Lindale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Beacon High self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria 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. Prices at 2 Beacon High start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Beacon High


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Street House Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Street House Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street House Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Street House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street House Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

12 Library Terrace in Dursley, Gloucestershire, South West England

12 Library Terrace, Dursley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

12 Library Terrace self catering accommodation in Dursley, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 12 Library Terrace start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Library Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Dairy in Allensmore, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Dairy, Allensmore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Allensmore, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Serene House in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Serene House, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Serene House self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Serene House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Serene House start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serene House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea View in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Sea View, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Sea View in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Sea View start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

Castleton House in Glamis, Angus, East Scotland

Castleton House, Glamis

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castleton House self catering accommodation in Glamis, Angus sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castleton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleton House start from £1163 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleton House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

3 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

3 Castle Quay, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

3 Castle Quay in Ireland South 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: Detached Garden . Prices at 3 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

The Calf House in Lingdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Calf House, Lingdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Calf House self catering accommodation in Lingdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Calf House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Calf House start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Calf House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Burren View in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren View, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren View self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Burren View start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren View


Sleeps 2 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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