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

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barrview Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Barrview Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Barrview Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barrview Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barrview Lodge start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barrview Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Three Peaks Barn in Chapel-Le-Dale, North Yorkshire, North West England

Three Peaks Barn, Chapel-Le-Dale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Three Peaks Barn self catering accommodation in Chapel-Le-Dale, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Three Peaks Barn start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Three Peaks Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Cottage in Sinnington, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Sinnington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Sinnington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

West Wing in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

West Wing, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West Wing self catering accommodation in Aislaby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. West Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Wing start from £452 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Wing


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Yr Hen Llaethdy in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy in North Wales has a 5 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 . It also has Internet access. Yr Hen Llaethdy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Llaethdy start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Llaethdy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn in Denbigh, Conwy, North Wales

Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn, Denbigh

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn in North Wales 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. Prices at Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Melinda Cottage in East Runton, Norfolk, East England

Melinda Cottage, East Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Melinda Cottage self catering accommodation in East Runton, Norfolk 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. Melinda Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Melinda Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melinda Cottage


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

Old Mission Hall in Cromore, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Old Mission Hall, Cromore

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Old Mission Hall in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Old Mission Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Mission Hall start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Mission Hall


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Dairy in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

The Dairy, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


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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