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

The Barn in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

The Barn, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Barn self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Weaver in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire, Central England

Weaver, Ramshorn Wood

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Weaver self catering accommodation in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Weaver start from £809 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weaver


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ardwyn in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ardwyn, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ardwyn self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ardwyn start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardwyn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

William Court Cottage in Irton Hall, Cumbria, North West England

William Court Cottage, Irton Hall

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

William Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Irton Hall, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . William Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at William Court Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about William Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Thyme House in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

The Thyme House, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

The Thyme House self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Thyme House start from £795 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thyme House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Porth yr Aur Bach in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Porth yr Aur Bach, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Porth yr Aur Bach in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Porth yr Aur Bach start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth yr Aur Bach


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ruskin Lodge in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Ruskin Lodge, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ruskin Lodge self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Ruskin Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ruskin Lodge start from £418 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ruskin Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Corris, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Corris

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Corris, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly

Castle View in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Castle View, Helmsley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Castle View self catering accommodation in Helmsley, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castle View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle View start from £472 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle View


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

St Annes in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Annes, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Annes self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Annes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Annes start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Annes


Sleeps 6 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

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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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