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

The Steading Cottage in Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

The Steading Cottage, Kinlochleven

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

The Steading Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Steading Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Steading Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 Newland House in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

1 Newland House, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

1 Newland House self catering accommodation in Newlands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Newland House start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Newland House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

No 5 Carlyon Road in Playing Place, Cornwall, South West England

No 5 Carlyon Road, Playing Place

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 5 Carlyon Road self catering accommodation in Playing Place, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 5 Carlyon Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Carlyon Road start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Carlyon Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The School House in Dacre, Cumbria, North West England

The School House, Dacre

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The School House self catering accommodation in Dacre, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The School House start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mick Moores Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mick Moores Cottage, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mick Moores Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mick Moores Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mick Moores Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mick Moores Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lilly Cottage in Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, West England

Lilly Cottage, Whitecroft

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Lilly Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitecroft, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lilly Cottage start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilly Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Stilehouse Apartment in Menith Wood, Worcestershire, West England

The Stilehouse Apartment, Menith Wood

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Stilehouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Menith Wood, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Stilehouse Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stilehouse Apartment


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

2 High Moss House in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

2 High Moss House, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 High Moss House in North West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 High Moss House start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 High Moss House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Lavender Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

The Cow Byre in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

The Cow Byre, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cow Byre start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 2 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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