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 Hobble in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Hobble, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Hobble self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Hobble does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hobble start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hobble


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Four Seasons in Scratby, Norfolk, East England

Four Seasons, Scratby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Four Seasons self catering accommodation in Scratby, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Four Seasons does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Four Seasons start from £396 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Four Seasons


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

4- Dros y Mor in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

4- Dros y Mor, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

4- Dros y Mor in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4- Dros y Mor start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4- Dros y Mor


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Whiteholme Cottage in Backbarrow, Cumbria, North West England

Whiteholme Cottage, Backbarrow

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Whiteholme Cottage self catering accommodation in Backbarrow, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Whiteholme Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteholme Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Dairy in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

The Dairy, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall 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. 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 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ghyll Bank Byre in Staveley, Cumbria, North West England

Ghyll Bank Byre, Staveley

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ghyll Bank Byre self catering accommodation in Staveley, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ghyll Bank Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ghyll Bank Byre start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ghyll Bank Byre


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gressingham Twenty Four in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Gressingham Twenty Four, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gressingham Twenty Four self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Gressingham Twenty Four does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gressingham Twenty Four start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gressingham Twenty Four


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Swallows in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Swallows, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Swallows self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallows start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden

Tranmire Cottage in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tranmire Cottage, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tranmire Cottage self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire 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 Tranmire Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tranmire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Greengates Farm in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Greengates Farm, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Greengates Farm self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greengates Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greengates Farm start from £344 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greengates Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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