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

Garden House in Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire, Central England

Garden House, Kirk Ireton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Garden House self catering accommodation in Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Garden House start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden House


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stonehaven in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stonehaven, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stonehaven self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Stonehaven start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonehaven


Sleeps 8 Garden

Long Lees Farm Cottage in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, North West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage, Todmorden

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Todmorden, West 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. Prices at Long Lees Farm Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Lees Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Porth House in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Porth House, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Porth House in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Porth House start from £702 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

Ysgybor Yd in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgybor Yd, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgybor Yd self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ysgybor Yd start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgybor Yd


Sleeps 6 Garden

Delft Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Delft Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Delft Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Delft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delft Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Oak Cottage in Leigh, Wiltshire, South West England

Oak Cottage, Leigh

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Leigh, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Oak Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Spinney Farm Cottage in Bonsall, Derbyshire, Central England

Spinney Farm Cottage, Bonsall

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spinney Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Bonsall, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Spinney Farm Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spinney Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Driftwood in Milford On Sea, Hampshire, South East England

Driftwood, Milford On Sea

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Milford On Sea, Hampshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Driftwood start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Forget Me Not Cottage in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Forget Me Not Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Forget Me Not Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Forget Me Not Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forget Me Not Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forget Me Not Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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

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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