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 Stable in Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria, North West England

The Stable, Maulds Meaburn

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Stable in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury 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 Stable start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Ramparts in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

The Ramparts, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Ramparts self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . The Ramparts does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ramparts start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ramparts


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

The Garden Room in Hulme End, Derbyshire, Central England

The Garden Room, Hulme End

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Garden Room self catering accommodation in Hulme End, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 0 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Garden Room start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Room


Sleeps 2 Garden

Golden Cross in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

Golden Cross, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Cross self catering accommodation in Harleston, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Cross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Cross start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Cross


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Town End Cottage in Witherslack, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Cottage, Witherslack

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Cottage self catering accommodation in Witherslack, Cumbria sleeps 8. 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 Town End Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lilac Cottage in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lilac Cottage, Annascaul

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lilac Cottage self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lilac Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bwythyn-y-Wennol in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwythyn-y-Wennol, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwythyn-y-Wennol self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwythyn-y-Wennol start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwythyn-y-Wennol


Sleeps 4 Garden

3 Beaudesert House in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, Central England

3 Beaudesert House, Henley-in-Arden

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

3 Beaudesert House self catering accommodation in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 Beaudesert House start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Beaudesert House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

Stable Cottage, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Sandpiper Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sandpiper Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sandpiper Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sandpiper Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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