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

Pond Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Pond Cottage, Yafford

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Pond Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pond Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ducket Cottage in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Ducket Cottage, Garlieston

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Ducket Cottage self catering accommodation in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ducket Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ducket Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ducket Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Happy Union Stables in Abbeycwmhir, Powys, Mid Wales

Happy Union Stables, Abbeycwmhir

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Happy Union Stables self catering accommodation in Abbeycwmhir, Powys sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Happy Union Stables start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Happy Union Stables


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Granary Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Granary Cottage, Lavenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Lavenham, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ivy House in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland West

Ivy House, Loughrea

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Loughrea, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy House start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wern Bach in Caerwys, Clwyd, North Wales

Wern Bach, Caerwys

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Wern Bach self catering accommodation in Caerwys, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wern Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wern Bach start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bray Cottage in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Bray Cottage, Hepworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Bray Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bray Cottage start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bray Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Woodlands Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodlands Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Blair House in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Blair House, Dalbeattie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Blair House self catering accommodation in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Blair House start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blair House


Sleeps 4 Garden

South Bay in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

South Bay, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

South Bay self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 14. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. South Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Bay start from £525 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Bay


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden 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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