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

Castle Lane House in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Lane House, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Lane House self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Castle Lane House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Lane House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Games room

Dartayl in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dartayl, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Dartayl self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dartayl start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartayl


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Villa Rapello in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Villa Rapello, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Villa Rapello self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Villa Rapello does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Villa Rapello start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Villa Rapello


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lynch Cottage in Dottery, Dorset, South West England

Lynch Cottage, Dottery

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Lynch Cottage self catering accommodation in Dottery, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lynch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lynch Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lynch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stouphill Gate Cottage in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Stouphill Gate Cottage, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stouphill Gate Cottage self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stouphill Gate Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stouphill Gate Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clays View in Alstonefield, Staffordshire, Central England

Clays View, Alstonefield

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Clays View self catering accommodation in Alstonefield, Staffordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clays View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clays View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Chapel Post House in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Chapel Post House, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Chapel Post House self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Old Chapel Post House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Chapel Post House start from £536 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Chapel Post House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Croft Cottage in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Croft Cottage, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Croft Cottage in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £429 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Fairweather Apartment in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Fairweather Apartment, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairweather Apartment self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairweather Apartment start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairweather Apartment


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Pippin Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Pippin Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Pippin Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pippin Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pippin Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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