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

Beckside in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Beckside, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Beckside self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beckside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beckside start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beckside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Burrow View in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Burrow View, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Burrow View self catering accommodation in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burrow View start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burrow View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Abbey Dore Court in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Abbey Dore Court, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Abbey Dore Court self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 22. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Abbey Dore Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Dore Court start from £1792 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Dore Court


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Old Manor House in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Old Manor House, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Old Manor House self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Manor House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Manor House start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Manor House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Callan Thatched Cottage in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Callan Thatched Cottage, Kilkenny

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Callan Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Callan Thatched Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callan Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Barn Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Barn Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Stable in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Stable, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Stable self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Black Swan Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Black Swan Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Black Swan Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Swan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Swan Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Swan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Cove Cottage in Par, Cornwall, South West England

Little Cove Cottage, Par

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden

Daisy Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Daisy Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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