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

Meifod in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Meifod, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Meifod in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Meifod does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meifod start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meifod


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Crows Nest Cottage in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Crows Nest Cottage, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Crows Nest Cottage in North Wales 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Crows Nest Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crows Nest Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crows Nest Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ty Isaf Penrhyddion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Isaf Penrhyddion start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Isaf Penrhyddion


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Tre Coed in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tre Coed, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tre Coed self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tre Coed start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tre Coed


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Golfside in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Golfside, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Golfside self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Golfside start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Golfside


Sleeps 4 Garden

Camus Cottage in Camus, County Galway, Ireland West

Camus Cottage, Camus

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Camus Cottage self catering accommodation in Camus, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Camus Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Camus Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camus Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage in Swinton, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage, Swinton

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinton, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mote Cottage in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Mote Cottage, New Cumnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Mote Cottage self catering accommodation in New Cumnock, Ayrshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Mote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mote Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brookside Manor House in Bronygarth, Shropshire, West England

Brookside Manor House, Bronygarth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Brookside Manor House self catering accommodation in Bronygarth, Shropshire sleeps 30. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brookside Manor House start from £1608 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside Manor House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Amblers Rest in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Amblers Rest, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Amblers Rest self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Amblers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Amblers Rest start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amblers Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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