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

Callanish in Benderloch, Argyll, West Scotland

Callanish, Benderloch

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Callanish self catering accommodation in Benderloch, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Callanish does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callanish start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callanish


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadow View in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Meadow View, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow View start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Castle Street Cottage in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Castle Street Cottage, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Castle Street Cottage self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castle Street Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Street Cottage start from £476 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Street Cottage


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

Rose Cottage in Longville In The Dale, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Longville In The Dale

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Longville In The Dale, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Butterfield Cottage in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Butterfield Cottage, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Butterfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Butterfield Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfield Cottage


Sleeps 4

Millers Retreat in Bolsover, Derbyshire, Central England

Millers Retreat, Bolsover

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Millers Retreat self catering accommodation in Bolsover, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers Retreat start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Retreat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sweeneys Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeneys Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeneys Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sweeneys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweeneys Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeneys Cottage


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

The Byre in Wearhead, County Durham, North East England

The Byre, Wearhead

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Wearhead, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barmoor Ridge in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

Barmoor Ridge, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Barmoor Ridge 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barmoor Ridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barmoor Ridge start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barmoor Ridge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lowen Penty in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Lowen Penty, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lowen Penty self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lowen Penty start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lowen Penty


Sleeps 4

 

 

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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