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

Primrose Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

7 Ivy Terrace in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd, North Wales

7 Ivy Terrace, Borth-Y-Gest

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

7 Ivy Terrace self catering accommodation in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 7 Ivy Terrace start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Ivy Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ocean View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Thornlea in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Thornlea, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Thornlea self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thornlea start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thornlea


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Barn at Daldorch in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch, Mauchline

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch self catering accommodation in Mauchline, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Barn at Daldorch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn at Daldorch start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Daldorch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Robin Cottage in St Newlyn East, Cornwall, South West England

Robin Cottage, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Robin Cottage self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Robin Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Homes in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Homes, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Homes self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Homes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Homes start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Turnip House in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Turnip House, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Turnip House self catering accommodation in Westhope, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Turnip House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Turnip House start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Turnip House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cart Shed in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cart Shed, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cart Shed self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cart Shed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cart Shed start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Shed


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Waddleduck in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waddleduck, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waddleduck self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Waddleduck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waddleduck start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waddleduck


Sleeps 6 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

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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