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

2 Watering Cottages in Downham Market, Norfolk, East England

2 Watering Cottages, Downham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Watering Cottages self catering accommodation in Downham Market, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Watering Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Watering Cottages start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Watering Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Island View Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Island View Cottage, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Island View Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Island View Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Saltee Cottage in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Saltee Cottage, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Saltee Cottage in Ireland South 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 . Saltee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltee Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Palm View in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Palm View, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Palm View self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry 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 Palm View start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gwynant in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Gwynant, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwynant self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gwynant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwynant start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwynant


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Stables, Foxford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Mary Agnes Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Mary Agnes Cottage, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mary Agnes Cottage self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Agnes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Agnes Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Agnes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Orchard in Levens, Cumbria, North West England

The Orchard, Levens

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Levens, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Orchard start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brewsterfield Lodge House in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brewsterfield Lodge House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge House


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

Jollys Cottage in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Jollys Cottage, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Jollys Cottage self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Jollys Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jollys Cottage


Sleeps 2 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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