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

7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village in Earnley, West Sussex, South East England

7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village, Earnley

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village self catering accommodation in Earnley, West Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at 7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool

Homestone Farm in Campbeltown, Argyll, West Scotland

Homestone Farm, Campbeltown

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Homestone Farm self catering accommodation in Campbeltown, Argyll sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Homestone Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Homestone Farm start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestone Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Haybarn in Necton, Norfolk, East England

The Haybarn, Necton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Haybarn self catering accommodation in Necton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Haybarn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Haybarn start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Haybarn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bullring Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bullring Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bullring Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bullring Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bullring Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bullring Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

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

The Old School in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Old School, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Old School self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Seaspray in St Monans, Fife, Central Scotland

Seaspray, St Monans

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Seaspray self catering accommodation in St Monans, Fife sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaspray start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaspray


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Garden Flat at Holbecks House in Hadleigh, Suffolk, East England

The Garden Flat at Holbecks House, Hadleigh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Garden Flat at Holbecks House self catering accommodation in Hadleigh, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Garden Flat at Holbecks House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Garden Flat at Holbecks House start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Flat at Holbecks House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pheasant Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pheasant Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire 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. Pheasant Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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