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 Log Cabin in Sheldon, Devon, South West England

The Log Cabin, Sheldon

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Sheldon, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Log Cabin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Log Cabin start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Log Cabin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Talog Barn in Tregynon, Powys, Mid Wales

Talog Barn, Tregynon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Talog Barn in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Talog Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Talog Barn start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Talog Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Llecha in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Llecha, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Llecha self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, 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 Llecha start from £439 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llecha


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lydstep in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Lydstep, Neyland

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Lydstep self catering accommodation in Neyland, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lydstep start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lydstep


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilcrenagh in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilcrenagh, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilcrenagh self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrenagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrenagh start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrenagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Birch Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Birch Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

The Coach House, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Oak Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Oak Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage 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 Oak Cottage start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Plaswaenydd Lodge in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Plaswaenydd Lodge, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Plaswaenydd Lodge self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Plaswaenydd Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plaswaenydd Lodge start from £598 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plaswaenydd Lodge


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

Hollyhedge Cottage in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Hollyhedge Cottage, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hollyhedge Cottage self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hollyhedge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollyhedge Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyhedge 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

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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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