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

The Generals Cottage in Penallt, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Generals Cottage, Penallt

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Generals Cottage self catering accommodation in Penallt, Monmouthshire 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. Prices at The Generals Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Generals Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Orchard Cottage in East Taphouse, Cornwall, South West England

Orchard Cottage, East Taphouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in East Taphouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Rest in Thorpe, Derbyshire, Central England

The Rest, Thorpe

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Rest in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Rest start from £454 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rest


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Wharfe Lodge in Long Ashes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wharfe Lodge, Long Ashes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wharfe Lodge in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Wharfe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharfe Lodge start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharfe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Stables in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Stables, Foxford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Sweeney Cottage in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeney Cottage, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Driftwood in Milford On Sea, Hampshire, South East England

Driftwood, Milford On Sea

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Milford On Sea, Hampshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Driftwood start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mickeys Cottage in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Mickeys Cottage, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mickeys Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mickeys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Solent Heights in Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

Solent Heights, Ryde

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Solent Heights self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Solent Heights start from £474 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solent Heights


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

The Loft in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Loft, Annan

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Loft in South West Scotland 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 Hot Tub . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub 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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