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

Lavender Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lavender Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

East House in Appersett, North Yorkshire, North East England

East House, Appersett

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East House self catering accommodation in Appersett, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at East House start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East House


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Embleton Cottage in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Embleton Cottage, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Embleton Cottage 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Embleton Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Embleton Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Gweebarra House in Lettermacaward, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweebarra House, Lettermacaward

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweebarra House self catering accommodation in Lettermacaward, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gweebarra House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweebarra House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Loganberry in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Loganberry, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Loganberry self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Loganberry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loganberry start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loganberry


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Willow Lodge in Bruckless, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willow Lodge, Bruckless

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willow Lodge self catering accommodation in Bruckless, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Lodge start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Broadridge Mews in Cranham, Gloucestershire, South West England

Broadridge Mews, Cranham

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Broadridge Mews in South West England 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 . It also has Internet access. Broadridge Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadridge Mews start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadridge Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ridge Cottage in Whitridge, Northumberland, North East England

Ridge Cottage, Whitridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ridge Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Barn in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

The Old Barn, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Barn in West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Barn start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ty Fferm Bodlasan in Llanfachraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Fferm Bodlasan, Llanfachraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Fferm Bodlasan self catering accommodation in Llanfachraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Fferm Bodlasan start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Fferm Bodlasan


Sleeps 6 Garden 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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