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

Tower Cottage in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tower Cottage, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tower Cottage self catering accommodation in Aislaby, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Tower Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower Cottage start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Holme Cottage in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Holme Cottage, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Holme Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Holme Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holme Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holme Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sky Blue Cottage in Braehead, Renfrewshire, South West Scotland

Sky Blue Cottage, Braehead

Breaks in RenfrewshireSouth West Scotland

Sky Blue Cottage self catering accommodation in Braehead, Renfrewshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sky Blue Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sky Blue Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sky Blue Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Aghills in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Aghills, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Aghills self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Aghills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aghills start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aghills


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Aber Eilian Bach in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Aber Eilian Bach, Llaneilian

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Aber Eilian Bach self catering accommodation in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Aber Eilian Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aber Eilian Bach start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aber Eilian Bach


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Suidhe Cottage in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Suidhe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suidhe Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suidhe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Bay View in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Bay View, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bay View self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bay View start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View


Sleeps 4 Garden

Brooklands in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Brooklands, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Brooklands self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brooklands start from £1112 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklands


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available

Waters Edge in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Waters Edge, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Troy House in Puddletown, Dorset, South West England

Troy House, Puddletown

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Troy House self catering accommodation in Puddletown, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Troy House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Troy House


Sleeps 4 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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