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 Old School House in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Old School House, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old School House start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Llwyndy in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Llwyndy, Amlwch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Llwyndy self catering accommodation in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyndy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyndy start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyndy


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Pearl of Portsoy in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Pearl of Portsoy, Portsoy

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Pearl of Portsoy self catering accommodation in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Pearl of Portsoy start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pearl of Portsoy


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pen Y Bryn Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pen Y Bryn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen Y Bryn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Bryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Thatched Cottage in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, East England

Thatched Cottage, Fulbourn

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thatched Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ashdowne in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Ashdowne, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ashdowne self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ashdowne does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ashdowne start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashdowne


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Hwylfa Terrace in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

1 Hwylfa Terrace, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

1 Hwylfa Terrace self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Hwylfa Terrace start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Hwylfa Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Na Leibe Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage, Ballymote

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballymote, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lough Na Leibe Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Na Leibe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ash Cottage in Penysarn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ash Cottage, Penysarn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ash Cottage self catering accommodation in Penysarn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ash Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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