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 Bakehouse in Angelbank, Shropshire, West England

The Bakehouse, Angelbank

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Angelbank, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Bakehouse start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bakehouse


Sleeps 2 Garden

The School Room in Kington, East-Worcestershire, Worcestershire

The School Room, Kington

Breaks in East-WorcestershireWorcestershire

The School Room self catering accommodation in Kington, East-Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The School Room start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School Room


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Camellia Cottage in East Taphouse, Cornwall, South West England

Camellia Cottage, East Taphouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Camellia Cottage self catering accommodation in East Taphouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Camellia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Camellia Cottage start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camellia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Orangery in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Orangery, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Orangery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orangery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

5 Belle Vue Heights in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

5 Belle Vue Heights, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

5 Belle Vue Heights self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 5 Belle Vue Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Belle Vue Heights start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Belle Vue Heights


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Ned Darcys Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ned Darcys Cottage, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ned Darcys Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ned Darcys Cottage start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ned Darcys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Cark House in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

2 Cark House, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Cark House self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Cark House start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Cark House


Sleeps 2 Garden

5 Forge Cottages in Marshside, Kent, South East England

5 Forge Cottages, Marshside

Breaks in KentSouth East England

5 Forge Cottages self catering accommodation in Marshside, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 5 Forge Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Forge Cottages start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Forge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Horseshoe Cottage in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Horseshoe Cottage, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Horseshoe Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Horseshoe Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bridge View Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Bridge View Cottage, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bridge View Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bridge View Cottage start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by 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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