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

Fort Cottage in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fort Cottage, Caherdaniel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fort Cottage self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fort Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fort Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Broadridge Mews in Cranham, Gloucestershire, South West England

Broadridge Mews, Cranham

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Broadridge Mews in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Broadridge Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadridge Mews start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadridge Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Albion Cottage in Silloth, Cumbria, North West England

Albion Cottage, Silloth

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Albion Cottage self catering accommodation in Silloth, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Albion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Albion Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Albion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Middle Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Middle Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Middle Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Middle Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Barn start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Demelza Barn in Reawla, Cornwall, South West England

Demelza Barn, Reawla

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Demelza Barn self catering accommodation in Reawla, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Demelza Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Demelza Barn start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Demelza Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cherry Tree House in Allendale, Northumberland, North East England

Cherry Tree House, Allendale

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cherry Tree House self catering accommodation in Allendale, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cherry Tree House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Henton, Somerset, South West England

The Coach House, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Brookside Manor House in Bronygarth, Shropshire, West England

Brookside Manor House, Bronygarth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Brookside Manor House self catering accommodation in Bronygarth, Shropshire sleeps 30. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brookside Manor House start from £1608 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside Manor House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

North Riding in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

North Riding, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

North Riding 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. North Riding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at North Riding start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Riding


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Stable in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Stable, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Stable self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Stable start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stable


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

 

 

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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