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

Viewfield in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Viewfield, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Viewfield self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Viewfield start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viewfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Golf View Apartment in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Golf View Apartment, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Golf View Apartment self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Golf View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf View Apartment start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf View Apartment


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Beudy Bach in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Beudy Bach, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Beudy Bach self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beudy Bach start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beudy Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Stable Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Cart Shed in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cart Shed, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cart Shed self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cart Shed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cart Shed start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Shed


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Grain Store in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Grain Store, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Grain Store self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Grain Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grain Store start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grain Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Burren Valley House in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren Valley House, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren Valley House self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burren Valley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burren Valley House start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren Valley House


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

Trem y Mor in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trem y Mor, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trem y Mor self catering accommodation in Llanfair, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trem y Mor start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trem y Mor


Sleeps 6 Garden

10 Barr Na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

10 Barr Na Sraide, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

10 Barr Na Sraide self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 10 Barr Na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Barr Na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

8 Station Mews in Silloth, Cumbria, North West England

8 Station Mews, Silloth

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

8 Station Mews self catering accommodation in Silloth, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 8 Station Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Station Mews start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Station Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

 

 

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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