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 Cottage- Beckside in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage- Beckside, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage- Beckside self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage- Beckside start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage- Beckside


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Olde Cow House in Cardington, Shropshire, West England

The Olde Cow House, Cardington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Olde Cow House self catering accommodation in Cardington, Shropshire sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Olde Cow House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Olde Cow House start from £639 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olde Cow House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Millstone Cottage in Thornton Watlass , North Yorkshire, North East England

Millstone Cottage, Thornton Watlass

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Millstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornton Watlass , North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstone Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Spring Cottage in East Harling, Norfolk, East England

Spring Cottage, East Harling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in East Harling, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Spring Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Schoolhouse in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Old Schoolhouse, Donegal Town

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Old Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Schoolhouse start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old School Cottage in Tincleton, Dorset, South West England

The Old School Cottage, Tincleton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old School Cottage self catering accommodation in Tincleton, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old School Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Barn in Flookburgh, Cumbria, North West England

Willow Barn, Flookburgh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Willow Barn self catering accommodation in Flookburgh, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Willow Barn start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden

Fen Hide in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, East England

Fen Hide, Long Sutton

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Darnhay Cottage in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Darnhay Cottage, Mauchline

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Darnhay Cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 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 . Prices at Darnhay Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darnhay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Radharc an tSléibhe in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc an tSléibhe, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc an tSléibhe self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Radharc an tSléibhe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Radharc an tSléibhe start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc an tSléibhe


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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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