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

Aber Eilian Bach in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Aber Eilian Bach, Llaneilian

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Aber Eilian Bach self catering accommodation in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Aber Eilian Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aber Eilian Bach start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aber Eilian Bach


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

4 Martins Row in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Martins Row, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Martins Row self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Martins Row start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Martins Row


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Loft in Shobdon, Herefordshire, West England

The Loft, Shobdon

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Loft self catering accommodation in Shobdon, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Broadings Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Broadings Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Broadings 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: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Broadings Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadings Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadings Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

The Old Coach House in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Old Coach House, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Limeslade in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Limeslade, Laugharne

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Limeslade self catering accommodation in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Limeslade does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Limeslade start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Limeslade


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Roselea in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Roselea, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Roselea self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roselea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roselea start from £356 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roselea


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Saffron Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Saffron Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Saffron Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Saffron Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saffron Cottage


Sleeps 6

Birch Cottage in Hartington, Derbyshire, Central England

Birch Cottage, Hartington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartington, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Farm Row in Beeford, East Yorkshire, North East England

5 Farm Row, Beeford

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

5 Farm Row self catering accommodation in Beeford, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 5 Farm Row start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Farm Row


Sleeps 6

 

 

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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