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

Bryn Awel in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bryn Awel, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bryn Awel self catering accommodation in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bryn Awel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Awel start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Awel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Beach Cottage in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Beach Cottage, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beach Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Peacemere in Gillingham, Dorset, South West England

Peacemere, Gillingham

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Peacemere self catering accommodation in Gillingham, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Peacemere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peacemere start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peacemere


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Seagull Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Seagull Cottage, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Seagull Cottage self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seagull Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seagull Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagull Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea Views Cottage in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sea Views Cottage, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sea Views Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sea Views Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Views Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Views Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry 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. Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Dairy in Rossett, Wrexham, North Wales

The Dairy, Rossett

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Rossett, Wrexham sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Barn in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Barn, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Berrynarbor, Devon sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

59 Valley Lodge in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

59 Valley Lodge, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

59 Valley Lodge self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . 59 Valley Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 59 Valley Lodge start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 59 Valley Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

 

 

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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