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

Y Beudy in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Y Beudy, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Y Beudy self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Y Beudy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Beudy start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Owl Farmhouse in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Owl Farmhouse, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Owl Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Owl Farmhouse start from £423 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South 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 . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Stable Cottage in Tilston, Cheshire, North West England

Stable Cottage, Tilston

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Tilston, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cobble Garth in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cobble Garth, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cobble Garth self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cobble Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobble Garth start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobble Garth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hartland View in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

Hartland View, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hartland View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hartland View start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartland View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Brookside Cottage in Risca, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Brookside Cottage, Risca

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Brookside Cottage self catering accommodation in Risca, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Brookside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookside Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Mill in Talybont, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Old Mill, Talybont

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Old Mill self catering accommodation in Talybont, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Mill start from £609 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Mill


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lothlorien Cottage in Cwmgors, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Lothlorien Cottage, Cwmgors

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Lothlorien Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lothlorien Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lothlorien Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ardagh North in Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland South

Ardagh North, Baltimore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ardagh North self catering accommodation in Baltimore, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ardagh North does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardagh North start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardagh North


Sleeps 8 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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