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

No 16 Lakelands in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

No 16 Lakelands, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

No 16 Lakelands self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 16 Lakelands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 16 Lakelands start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 16 Lakelands


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Willow Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Arberth in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arberth, Holyhead

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arberth self catering accommodation in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Arberth start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arberth


Sleeps 6 Garden Games room

Old School Lodge in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

Old School Lodge, Lyng

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old School Lodge self catering accommodation in Lyng, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old School Lodge start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Moat Farm Cottage in Wood Dalling, Norfolk, East England

Moat Farm Cottage, Wood Dalling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moat Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Wood Dalling, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moat Farm Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moat Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stones Throw in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Stones Throw, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stones Throw self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stones Throw start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stones Throw


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lavender Cottage in Orton, Cumbria, North West England

Lavender Cottage, Orton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Orton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burnside Cottage in Port William, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Burnside Cottage, Port William

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Burnside Cottage self catering accommodation in Port William, Wigtownshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burnside Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnside 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

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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