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

Moss Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Moss Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Moss Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria 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 Moss Cottage start from £464 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moss Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Meadow in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Meadow, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Meadow self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Meadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Meadow start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Meadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seibiant in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Seibiant, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Seibiant self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seibiant start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seibiant


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tigh na Creag in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tigh na Creag start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh na Creag


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Osprey View in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Osprey View, Creetown

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Osprey View self catering accommodation in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Osprey View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Osprey View start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osprey View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mountain Views in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mountain Views, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mountain Views self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain Views start from £602 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Views


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Gelding in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Gelding, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Gelding in North East 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. The Gelding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gelding start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gelding


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Avondale Cottage in Tomintoul, Morayshire, East Scotland

Avondale Cottage, Tomintoul

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Avondale Cottage self catering accommodation in Tomintoul, Morayshire 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. Avondale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avondale Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avondale Cottage


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

The Old Stable in Weston, Shropshire, West England

The Old Stable, Weston

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Stable self catering accommodation in Weston, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Stable start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stable


Sleeps 4 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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