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

Transvaal House in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Transvaal House, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Transvaal House self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Transvaal House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Transvaal House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Transvaal House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Portland House in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Portland House, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Portland House self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 20. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Portland House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portland House start from £1214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portland House


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

Gardeners Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Gardeners Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Gardeners Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fort Cottage in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fort Cottage, Caherdaniel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fort Cottage self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fort Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fort Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dimmingsdale in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire, Central England

Dimmingsdale, Ramshorn Wood

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Dimmingsdale self catering accommodation in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Dimmingsdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dimmingsdale start from £665 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dimmingsdale


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Pennine in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Pennine, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Pennine self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pennine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennine start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennine


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballykillageer Cottage in Woodenbridge, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Ballykillageer Cottage, Woodenbridge

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Ballykillageer Cottage in Ireland East has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ballykillageer Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballykillageer Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

Pembroke Town House in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Pembroke Town House, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Pembroke Town House self catering accommodation in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pembroke Town House start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pembroke Town House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rowton Manor Cottage in Craven Arms, Shropshire, West England

Rowton Manor Cottage, Craven Arms

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rowton Manor Cottage self catering accommodation in Craven Arms, Shropshire 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. Rowton Manor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowton Manor Cottage start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowton Manor Cottage


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

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

Street House Farm, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street House Farm self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Street House Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street House Farm start from £474 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more 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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