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

Acorns in Maxey, Cambridgeshire, East England

Acorns, Maxey

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Acorns self catering accommodation in Maxey, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Acorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Acorns start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Acorns


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Yew Tree Cottage in Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales

Yew Tree Cottage, Welshpool

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Yew Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Welshpool, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yew Tree Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Curlew Cottage in Sutton Cheshire, Cheshire, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Sutton Cheshire

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Curlew Cottage in North West England 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 . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The School House in Dacre, Cumbria, North West England

The School House, Dacre

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The School House self catering accommodation in Dacre, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The School House start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Wain House in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Wain House, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Wain House in West 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 Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Wain House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wain House start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wain House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Millward House in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Millward House, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Millward House self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Millward House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millward House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millward House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Beeches in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Beeches, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Beeches in South Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Beeches start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beeches


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

The Woodland Lodge in Burton-In-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Woodland Lodge, Burton-In-Lonsdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Woodland Lodge self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Woodland Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Woodland Lodge start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Woodland Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Perriwinkle in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Perriwinkle, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Perriwinkle in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Perriwinkle start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Perriwinkle


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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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