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

Kosy Cottage in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk, East England

Kosy Cottage, Buxton, Norfolk

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kosy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kosy Cottage start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Byre in Southwitton, Northumberland, North East England

The Byre, Southwitton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Southwitton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Byre start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ridge End Cottage in Conista, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage, Conista

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage self catering accommodation in Conista, Isle of Skye 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. Prices at Ridge End Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridge End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hunter Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Hunter Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Hunter Cottage self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hunter Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunter Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunter Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mill Cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Mill Cottage, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Coney Cottage in Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland North

Coney Cottage, Culdaff

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Coney Cottage self catering accommodation in Culdaff, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coney Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coney Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Torla in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

Torla, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Torla self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Torla start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torla


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Mandalay Cottage in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

Mandalay Cottage, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Mandalay Cottage self catering accommodation in Okehampton, Devon sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Mandalay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mandalay Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mandalay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunrise Villa in Corton, Suffolk, East England

Sunrise Villa, Corton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunrise Villa self catering accommodation in Corton, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Sunrise Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunrise Villa start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunrise Villa


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Tor View in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

Tor View, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tor View self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tor View start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tor View


Sleeps 2 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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