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

Straboy Garden Cottage in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland North

Straboy Garden Cottage, Glenties

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Straboy Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenties, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Straboy Garden Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Straboy Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glenvale Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Glenvale Cottage, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Glenvale Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenvale Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenvale Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Lyndale Cottages in Kingstone, Herefordshire, West England

1 Lyndale Cottages, Kingstone

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

1 Lyndale Cottages self catering accommodation in Kingstone, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 Lyndale Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Lyndale Cottages start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Lyndale Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Dairy in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

The Dairy, Llanmorlais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Berthela Cottage in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Berthela Cottage, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Berthela Cottage self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Berthela Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Berthela Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berthela Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Weaver’s Cottage in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Weaver’s Cottage, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Weaver’s Cottage self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Weaver’s Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weaver’s Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weaver’s Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cabin 12- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumbria,

Cabin 12- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in Northumbria

Cabin 12- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 12- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 12- Felmoor Park start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 12- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Hollie Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Hollie Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Hollie Cottage self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hollie Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollie Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Rindle in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

The Rindle, Meerbrook

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

The Rindle self catering accommodation in Meerbrook, Staffordshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Rindle start from £977 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rindle


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandymount in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Sandymount, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sandymount self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sandymount start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandymount


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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