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

Lanes Barn in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lanes Barn, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lanes Barn self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lanes Barn start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lanes Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Hop Kiln in Luntley, Herefordshire, Central England

The Hop Kiln, Luntley

Breaks in HerefordshireCentral England

The Hop Kiln in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hop Kiln start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hop Kiln


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ty Rhosyn in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

Ty Rhosyn, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ty Rhosyn self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Rhosyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Rhosyn start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Rhosyn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Burren Valley House in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren Valley House, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren Valley House self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burren Valley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burren Valley House start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren Valley House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tower View in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Tower View, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Tower View in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Tower View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Blairmount Coach House in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Blairmount Coach House, Blairgowrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Blairmount Coach House self catering accommodation in Blairgowrie, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Blairmount Coach House start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blairmount Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kates Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Kates Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Bake House in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Bake House, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Bake House self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Bake House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bake House start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bake House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Granary Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Granary Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Carraig Oisin in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Carraig Oisin, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Carraig Oisin self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Oisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Oisin start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Oisin


Sleeps 10 or more 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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