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

Curlew Barn in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Curlew Barn, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Curlew Barn self catering accommodation in Ipstones, Staffordshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Prices at Curlew Barn start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Hot tub

Diskins Cottage in Carrowkennedy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Diskins Cottage, Carrowkennedy

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Diskins Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrowkennedy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Diskins Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diskins Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Cosy Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Cosy Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Cosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cosy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cosy Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hayloft in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Hayloft, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hayloft start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Curris Cottage in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland North

Curris Cottage, Kilcar

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Curris Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcar, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Curris Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curris Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curris Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Buarth Y Bragwr in Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

5 Buarth Y Bragwr, Llanarthney

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

5 Buarth Y Bragwr self catering accommodation in Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Buarth Y Bragwr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Buarth Y Bragwr start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Buarth Y Bragwr


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Whiteboro Lodge in Teversal, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Whiteboro Lodge, Teversal

Breaks in NottinghamshireCentral England

Whiteboro Lodge self catering accommodation in Teversal, Nottinghamshire sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whiteboro Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteboro Lodge start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteboro Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

8 Station Mews in Silloth, Cumbria, North West England

8 Station Mews, Silloth

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

8 Station Mews self catering accommodation in Silloth, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 8 Station Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Station Mews start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Station Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Bruach Na Haille in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland West

Bruach Na Haille, Killadysert

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bruach Na Haille self catering accommodation in Killadysert, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bruach Na Haille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bruach Na Haille start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bruach Na Haille


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gate House Annexe in Picklescott, Shropshire, West England

Gate House Annexe, Picklescott

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Gate House Annexe self catering accommodation in Picklescott, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gate House Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gate House Annexe start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gate House Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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