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 Piggery in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Piggery, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Piggery self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Piggery start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Piggery


Sleeps 4 Garden

Crendon in Illogan, Cornwall, South West England

Crendon, Illogan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crendon self catering accommodation in Illogan, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Crendon start from £502 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crendon


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Court in Eggleston, County Durham, North East England

Stable Court, Eggleston

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stable Court in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stable Court start from £427 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Court


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Seascape in Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Seascape, Kessingland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seascape self catering accommodation in Kessingland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Seascape does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seascape start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Baldow Cottage in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Baldow Cottage, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Baldow Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincraig, 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. Prices at Baldow Cottage start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baldow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Servants Quarters in Chirk, Wrexham, North Wales

The Servants Quarters, Chirk

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

The Servants Quarters self catering accommodation in Chirk, Wrexham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Servants Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Servants Quarters start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Servants Quarters


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Herons Nest in Inch, County Kerry, Ireland South

Herons Nest, Inch

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Herons Nest in Ireland South 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Herons Nest start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons Nest


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bluebell Lodge in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bluebell Lodge, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bluebell Lodge 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: Detached Garden . Bluebell Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Lodge start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Little Norton Farm House in Ogmore-By-Sea, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

Little Norton Farm House, Ogmore-By-Sea

Breaks in Vale of GlamorganSouth Wales

Little Norton Farm House in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Little Norton Farm House start from £431 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Norton Farm House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

9 Whitewater Estuary in Ballyhack, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Whitewater Estuary, Ballyhack

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Whitewater Estuary self catering accommodation in Ballyhack, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 Whitewater Estuary start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Whitewater Estuary


Sleeps 8 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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