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

South Crescent Cottage in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

South Crescent Cottage, Wigtown

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

South Crescent Cottage self catering accommodation in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . South Crescent Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Crescent Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Crescent Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Peacemere in Gillingham, Dorset, South West England

Peacemere, Gillingham

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Peacemere self catering accommodation in Gillingham, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Peacemere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peacemere start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peacemere


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Lon Las in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

2 Lon Las, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

2 Lon Las self catering accommodation in Aberaeron, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 Lon Las start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Lon Las


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Thorntons Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Thorntons Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Thorntons Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Thorntons Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorntons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Causeway House in Holy Island, Northumberland, North East England

Causeway House, Holy Island

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Causeway House self catering accommodation in Holy Island, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Causeway House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Causeway House start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Causeway House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Rosemary Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Rosemary Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rosemary Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rosemary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

No 50 Valley Lodge in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

No 50 Valley Lodge, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 50 Valley Lodge self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . No 50 Valley Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 50 Valley Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 50 Valley Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly

Bryn Uchaf in Llannefydd, Conwy, North Wales

Bryn Uchaf, Llannefydd

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bryn Uchaf self catering accommodation in Llannefydd, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bryn Uchaf start from £439 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Northorpe Cottage in Atwick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Northorpe Cottage, Atwick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Northorpe Cottage self catering accommodation in Atwick, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Northorpe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Northorpe Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Northorpe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Halton Red House Farm in Corbridge, Northumberland, North East England

Halton Red House Farm, Corbridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Halton Red House Farm in North East 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Halton Red House Farm start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halton Red House Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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