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

Corner Cottage in Stratton, Cornwall, South West England

Corner Cottage, Stratton

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Stratton, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 6

Castle Hill in Peebles, Peeblesshire, Borders Scotland

Castle Hill, Peebles

Breaks in PeeblesshireBorders Scotland

Castle Hill self catering accommodation in Peebles, Peeblesshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Castle Hill start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Captains Hideaway in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Captains Hideaway, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Captains Hideaway self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Captains Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Captains Hideaway start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Captains Hideaway


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

Border View in Kington, East-Worcestershire, Worcestershire

Border View, Kington

Breaks in East-WorcestershireWorcestershire

Border View self catering accommodation in Kington, East-Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Border View start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Border View


Sleeps 4 Garden

Gables Retreat in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gables Retreat, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gables Retreat self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gables Retreat start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gables Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Harrogate Cottage in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Harrogate Cottage, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Harrogate Cottage self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Harrogate Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrogate Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Groeslon in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Groeslon, Penmynydd

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Groeslon self catering accommodation in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Groeslon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Groeslon start from £674 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Groeslon


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Gaylebeck Gallery in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Gaylebeck Gallery, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Gaylebeck Gallery self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gaylebeck Gallery start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gaylebeck Gallery


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Torla in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

Torla, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Torla self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Torla start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torla


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Marsh Cottage in Stanton, Staffordshire, West England

Marsh Cottage, Stanton

Breaks in StaffordshireWest England

Marsh Cottage self catering accommodation in Stanton, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Marsh Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marsh Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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