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 Loft in Millthorpe, Derbyshire, Central England

The Loft, Millthorpe

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Loft self catering accommodation in Millthorpe, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £472 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Prospect Cottage in Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland South

Prospect Cottage, Portlaw

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Prospect Cottage self catering accommodation in Portlaw, County Waterford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yew Tree Cottage in Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales

Yew Tree Cottage, Welshpool

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Yew Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Welshpool, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yew Tree Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Willow Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Willow Cottage, Yafford

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Abbey View Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Abbey View Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Abbey View Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Abbey View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey View Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lile Gem in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Lile Gem, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lile Gem self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lile Gem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lile Gem start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lile Gem


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Trevlyn in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trevlyn, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trevlyn self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Trevlyn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevlyn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greenbrae in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Greenbrae, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Greenbrae self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greenbrae does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenbrae start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenbrae


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

Meadow View in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Meadow View, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Meadow View start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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