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

Rose Cottage in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rose Cottage, Kiltimagh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £199 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

38 Morriscastle Village in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford, Ireland South

38 Morriscastle Village, Morriscastle Village

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

38 Morriscastle Village self catering accommodation in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 38 Morriscastle Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Morriscastle Village start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Morriscastle Village


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Golf Club House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Golf Club House, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Golf Club House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Golf Club House start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Union Square in Broadstairs, Kent, South East England

6 Union Square, Broadstairs

Breaks in KentSouth East England

6 Union Square self catering accommodation in Broadstairs, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 6 Union Square does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Union Square start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Union Square


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Willow Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Inglenook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Inglenook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gwern Tyno in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Gwern Tyno, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwern Tyno in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Gwern Tyno start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwern Tyno


Sleeps 4 Garden

Penllwyn in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penllwyn, Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penllwyn self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Penllwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penllwyn start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penllwyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Strathisla in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Strathisla, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Strathisla self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Strathisla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strathisla start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strathisla


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

4 Green Cross Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

4 Green Cross Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

4 Green Cross Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 Green Cross Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Green Cross Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Green Cross Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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