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

Slieve Elva Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Slieve Elva Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Slieve Elva Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Slieve Elva Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Elva Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Elva Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

End Cottage in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

End Cottage, Dalton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

End Cottage self catering accommodation in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at End Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about End Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bluebell Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

Farmhouse in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


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

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Glebe Cottage in Radbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

Glebe Cottage, Radbourne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Glebe Cottage self catering accommodation in Radbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Glebe Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glebe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Alpine Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Alpine Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Alpine Lodge in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Alpine Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alpine Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Sunrise Villa in Corton, Suffolk, East England

Sunrise Villa, Corton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunrise Villa self catering accommodation in Corton, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Sunrise Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunrise Villa start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunrise Villa


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Suffolk Cottage in Woodbury, Devon, South West England

Suffolk Cottage, Woodbury

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Suffolk Cottage self catering accommodation in Woodbury, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Suffolk Cottage start from £523 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suffolk Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Cark Manor Stables in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

1 Cark Manor Stables, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

1 Cark Manor Stables self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Cark Manor Stables start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Cark Manor Stables


Sleeps 4 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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