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

Glebe Cottage in Radbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

Glebe Cottage, Radbourne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Glebe Cottage self catering accommodation in Radbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Glebe Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glebe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Greenacres in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland West

Greenacres, Claremorris

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Greenacres self catering accommodation in Claremorris, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greenacres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenacres start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacres


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

The Bothy, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Bothy 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Bothy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bothy start from £211 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Moneygold Cottage in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland West

Moneygold Cottage, Grange

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Moneygold Cottage self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Moneygold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moneygold Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moneygold Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Willow Cottage, Yafford

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

High Doat in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

High Doat, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

High Doat self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Doat start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Doat


Sleeps 4 Garden

St Hildas Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Hildas Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Hildas Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . St Hildas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Hildas Cottage start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Hildas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Ardgroom Cottage in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Ardgroom Cottage, Eyeries

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ardgroom Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ardgroom Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardgroom Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Even Tide in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Even Tide, Schull

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Even Tide self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Even Tide start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Even Tide


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millers Retreat in Bolsover, Derbyshire, Central England

Millers Retreat, Bolsover

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Millers Retreat self catering accommodation in Bolsover, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers Retreat start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Retreat


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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