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

Church View in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Church View, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Church View self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Church View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


Sleeps 4 Garden

Killeenleigh Cottage in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Killeenleigh Cottage, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Killeenleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Killeenleigh Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeenleigh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seven Gables Cottage in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seven Gables Cottage, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seven Gables Cottage self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Seven Gables Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seven Gables Cottage start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seven Gables Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Rising Sun in Trecastle, Powys, South Wales

Rising Sun, Trecastle

Breaks in PowysSouth Wales

Rising Sun self catering accommodation in Trecastle, Powys sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rising Sun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rising Sun start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rising Sun


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Demelza Barn in Reawla, Cornwall, South West England

Demelza Barn, Reawla

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Demelza Barn self catering accommodation in Reawla, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Demelza Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Demelza Barn start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Demelza Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Llys Eifion in Llithfaen, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llys Eifion, Llithfaen

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llys Eifion self catering accommodation in Llithfaen, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Llys Eifion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llys Eifion start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys Eifion


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Inverness on the River in Inverness, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverness on the River, Inverness

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverness on the River self catering accommodation in Inverness, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Inverness on the River start from £364 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverness on the River


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

North Riding in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

North Riding, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

North Riding self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. North Riding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at North Riding start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Riding


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sail Loft in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sail Loft, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sail Loft in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Sail Loft start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sail Loft


Sleeps 4

Highbeck Cottage in Coverham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Highbeck Cottage, Coverham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Highbeck Cottage self catering accommodation in Coverham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Highbeck Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highbeck Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbeck Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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