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

Callart Cottage in Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

Callart Cottage, Kinlochleven

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Callart Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Callart Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callart Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

9 The Beeches in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

9 The Beeches, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

9 The Beeches self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 The Beeches start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Beeches


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Robeth in Rhos-On-Sea, Conwy, North Wales

Robeth, Rhos-On-Sea

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Robeth self catering accommodation in Rhos-On-Sea, Conwy sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Robeth start from £462 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robeth


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Elan Valley in Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales

Elan Valley, Rhayader

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Elan Valley self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Elan Valley start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elan Valley


Sleeps 2

Moneygold Cottage in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland West

Moneygold Cottage, Grange

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Moneygold Cottage self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Moneygold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moneygold Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moneygold Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Elder Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Elder Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Elder Cottage self catering accommodation in Caldwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Elder Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elder Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Farmhouse Cottage in Button Bridge, Worcestershire, South West England

The Old Farmhouse Cottage, Button Bridge

Breaks in WorcestershireSouth West England

The Old Farmhouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Button Bridge, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Old Farmhouse Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Farmhouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Cuthberts Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Cuthberts Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cuthberts Cottage in North East England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Cuthberts Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuthberts Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuthberts Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cairn View in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire, West Scotland

Cairn View, Arrochar

Breaks in DunbartonshireWest Scotland

Cairn View self catering accommodation in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Cairn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cairn View start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cairn View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Upper Lodge in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Upper Lodge, Morfa Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Upper Lodge self catering accommodation in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Upper Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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