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

Number 14 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 14 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 14 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Number 14 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 14 Knights Haven start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 14 Knights Haven


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Pentwr in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pentwr, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pentwr self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pentwr start from £441 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentwr


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yr Hen Llaethdy in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy in North Wales has a 5 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. Yr Hen Llaethdy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Llaethdy start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Llaethdy


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

Cnoc Dubh Cottage in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cnoc Dubh Cottage, Kiltimagh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cnoc Dubh Cottage self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cnoc Dubh Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cnoc Dubh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Grain Store in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Grain Store, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Grain Store self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Grain Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grain Store start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grain Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Seaview in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seaview, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut House in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Chestnut House, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Chestnut House self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Chestnut House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chestnut House start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Bernicia in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Bernicia, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bernicia self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bernicia start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bernicia


Sleeps 6 Garden

Aras Mhuire in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Aras Mhuire, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Aras Mhuire self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Aras Mhuire start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Mhuire


Sleeps 4 Garden

Nolans Apartment in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nolans Apartment, Firies

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nolans Apartment self catering accommodation in Firies, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Nolans Apartment start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nolans Apartment


Sleeps 4 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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