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

Cornfield Lodge in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cornfield Lodge, Northallerton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cornfield Lodge self catering accommodation in Northallerton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cornfield Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornfield Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Station in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Old Station, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Old Station self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Station start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Station


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heather Glen in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Heather Glen, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Heather Glen self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Glen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Glen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ostlers in Nunton, Wiltshire, South West England

Ostlers, Nunton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Ostlers self catering accommodation in Nunton, Wiltshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ostlers does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ostlers start from £389 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ostlers


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Milking Parlour in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Milking Parlour, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Milking Parlour self catering accommodation in Westhope, Shropshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Milking Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Milking Parlour start from £674 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Milking Parlour


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Arwelfa in Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales

Arwelfa, Valley

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Arwelfa self catering accommodation in Valley, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Arwelfa start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arwelfa


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tyddyn Tyfod in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Tyfod, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Tyfod in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tyddyn Tyfod start from £473 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Tyfod


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Steam Railway Cottage in Grosmont, North Yorkshire, North East England

Steam Railway Cottage, Grosmont

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Steam Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Grosmont, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Steam Railway Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steam Railway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Serene House in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Serene House, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Serene House self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Serene House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Serene House start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serene House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Forge in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Forge, St Ishmaels

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Forge self catering accommodation in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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