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

Llys Newydd in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Llys Newydd, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Llys Newydd self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llys Newydd start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys Newydd


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Caetalhaearn in Commins Coch, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Caetalhaearn, Commins Coch

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Caetalhaearn self catering accommodation in Commins Coch, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Caetalhaearn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caetalhaearn start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caetalhaearn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Hall in Aberllefenni, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Hall, Aberllefenni

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Hall self catering accommodation in Aberllefenni, Gwynedd sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Hall start from £745 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Slieve Elva Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Slieve Elva Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Slieve Elva Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Slieve Elva Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Elva Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Elva Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Gallery in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Gallery, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Gallery self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gallery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gallery


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Cwm Barn in Mainstone, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cwm Barn, Mainstone

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cwm Barn self catering accommodation in Mainstone, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Old Cwm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cwm Barn start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cwm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Rose Barn in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Barn in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hardstone Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Hardstone Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hardstone Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hardstone Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hardstone Barn start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hardstone Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage in Oldfield, West Yorkshire, North West England

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage, Oldfield

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Oldfield, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Forge in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

The Old Forge, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Forge start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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