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

Myrtle Hill Cottage in Llansadwrn, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Myrtle Hill Cottage, Llansadwrn

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Myrtle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Llansadwrn, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Myrtle Hill Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrtle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brocksopp Cottage in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Brocksopp Cottage, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Brocksopp Cottage in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brocksopp Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brocksopp Cottage start from £599 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brocksopp Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

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

Hillside Cottage in Spaxton, Somerset, South West England

Hillside Cottage, Spaxton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Spaxton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hillside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunnybrae in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnybrae, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnybrae in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sunnybrae start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnybrae


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Bluebell Lodge in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bluebell Lodge, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bluebell Lodge self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Bluebell Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Lodge start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Myrddin Cottage in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Myrddin Cottage, Pembrey

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Myrddin Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Myrddin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrddin Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrddin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Two Tees in Swanwick, Derbyshire, Central England

Two Tees, Swanwick

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Two Tees self catering accommodation in Swanwick, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Two Tees start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Tees


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Duneaton House in Biggar, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

Duneaton House, Biggar

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

Duneaton House self catering accommodation in Biggar, Lanarkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Duneaton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duneaton House start from £494 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duneaton House


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

 

 

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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