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

Castleton House in Glamis, Angus, East Scotland

Castleton House, Glamis

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castleton House self catering accommodation in Glamis, Angus sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castleton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleton House start from £1163 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleton House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Honey Bee Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Honey Bee Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Honey Bee Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Honey Bee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honey Bee Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honey Bee Cottage


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

The East Wing in Henlle, Shropshire, West England

The East Wing, Henlle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The East Wing self catering accommodation in Henlle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The East Wing start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The East Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Croft at Balmaha in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Croft at Balmaha, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Croft at Balmaha self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Croft at Balmaha start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Croft at Balmaha


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cois Farraige in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Blackwater

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Blackwater, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cois Farraige start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 6 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

Tippins Dairy in Upper Sapey, Herefordshire, West England

Tippins Dairy, Upper Sapey

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Tippins Dairy in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tippins Dairy start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tippins Dairy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Waterside Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waterside Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waterside Cottage self catering accommodation in Hovingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Waterside Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Saline, Fife, Central Scotland

Stable Cottage, Saline

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Saline, Fife sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stable Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Abbey Dore Court in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Abbey Dore Court, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Abbey Dore Court self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 22. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Abbey Dore Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Dore Court start from £1792 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Dore Court


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

 

 

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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