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

Bwthyn Bach in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Bach, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bach in North Wales has a 5 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. Bwthyn Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Bach start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Old Cottage in Wadebridge, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Cottage, Wadebridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallows Cottage in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Swallows Cottage, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Swallows Cottage self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallows Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Boat in Tregony, Cornwall, South West England

The Boat, Tregony

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Boat self catering accommodation in Tregony, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Boat start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Boat


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillside in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Hillside, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Hillside self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hillside start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 4 Garden

Nant Cottage in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Nant Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Nant Cottage self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 6. 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 Nant Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Caer Felin Bungalow in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Caer Felin Bungalow, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Caer Felin Bungalow self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 13. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Caer Felin Bungalow start from £544 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caer Felin Bungalow


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Games room

Ainthorpe Farm Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ainthorpe Farm Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ainthorpe Farm Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ainthorpe Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ainthorpe Farm Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ainthorpe Farm Cottage


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

Pabo Lodge in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Pabo Lodge, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pabo Lodge self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pabo Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pabo Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pabo Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Motcombe Nursery in Motcombe, Dorset, South West England

Motcombe Nursery, Motcombe

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Motcombe Nursery self catering accommodation in Motcombe, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Motcombe Nursery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Motcombe Nursery start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Motcombe Nursery


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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