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

Arfron in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Arfron, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arfron in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Arfron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arfron start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arfron


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Brooklyn in Leek , Staffordshire, Central England

Brooklyn, Leek

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Brooklyn self catering accommodation in Leek , Staffordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brooklyn start from £498 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklyn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dig Barn in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Dig Barn, Fenny Bentley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Dig Barn self catering accommodation in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dig Barn start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dig Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Jamess Parlour in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Jamess Parlour, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Jamess Parlour self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Jamess Parlour start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jamess Parlour


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lavender Cottage in Orton, Cumbria, North West England

Lavender Cottage, Orton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Orton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Homestead in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, West England

Homestead, Coalbrookdale

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Homestead self catering accommodation in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire sleeps 8. 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 Homestead start from £404 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestead


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mulgrave Cottage in Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mulgrave Cottage, Port Mulgrave

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mulgrave Cottage self catering accommodation in Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mulgrave Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mulgrave Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulgrave Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Ivy Terrace in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd, North Wales

5 Ivy Terrace, Borth-Y-Gest

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

5 Ivy Terrace self catering accommodation in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd sleeps 8. 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 5 Ivy Terrace start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Ivy Terrace


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Padges Cottage in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Padges Cottage, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Padges Cottage self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Padges Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Padges Cottage start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Padges Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Mompesson Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Mompesson Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Mompesson Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mompesson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mompesson Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mompesson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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