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

Ridge End Cottage in Conista, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage, Conista

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage self catering accommodation in Conista, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ridge End Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridge End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ebberston, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Rowan Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Rowan Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Rowan Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rowan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clair House 2 in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Clair House 2, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Clair House 2 self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Clair House 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clair House 2 start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clair House 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Dolwen in Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales

Dolwen, Rhayader

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Dolwen self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dolwen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolwen start from £418 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolwen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bat Attic Cottage in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, East England

Bat Attic Cottage, Woodhall Spa

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Bat Attic Cottage self catering accommodation in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bat Attic Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bat Attic Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bat Attic Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Dig Barn in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Dig Barn, Fenny Bentley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Dig Barn self catering accommodation in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dig Barn start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dig Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Seaves Cottage in Brandsby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Seaves Cottage, Brandsby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Seaves Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaves Cottage start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaves Cottage


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

Cefn-Yr-Efail in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn-Yr-Efail, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn-Yr-Efail self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cefn-Yr-Efail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn-Yr-Efail start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn-Yr-Efail


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Storws Wen in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Storws Wen, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Storws Wen self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Storws Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Storws Wen start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Storws Wen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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