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 Stamp Office in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

The Stamp Office, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

The Stamp Office self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stamp Office does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stamp Office start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stamp Office


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dutton House in Curbridge, Oxfordshire, Central England

Dutton House, Curbridge

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Dutton House self catering accommodation in Curbridge, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dutton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dutton House start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dutton House


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

No 17 Mountain Dale in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 17 Mountain Dale, Bundoran

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 17 Mountain Dale self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 17 Mountain Dale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 17 Mountain Dale start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 17 Mountain Dale


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Standale in Staunton-On-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Standale, Staunton-On-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Standale self catering accommodation in Staunton-On-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Standale start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standale


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jessamine Cottage in Little Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Jessamine Cottage, Little Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Jessamine Cottage in West England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Jessamine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jessamine Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jessamine Cottage


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

Lower Town Cottage in St Keyne, Cornwall, South West England

Lower Town Cottage, St Keyne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lower Town Cottage self catering accommodation in St Keyne, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lower Town Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Town Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grouse Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grouse Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire 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. Grouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grouse Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grouse Cottage


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

No 1 Railway Cottages in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

No 1 Railway Cottages, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

No 1 Railway Cottages self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 1 Railway Cottages start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Railway Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Usherwoods Dairy in Tatham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Usherwoods Dairy, Tatham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Usherwoods Dairy self catering accommodation in Tatham, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Usherwoods Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Usherwoods Dairy start from £580 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Usherwoods Dairy


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Bothy in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Bothy, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Bothy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bothy start from £211 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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

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