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

Field View Lodge in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

Field View Lodge, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Field View Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at Field View Lodge start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field View Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub

Ti Mhairin in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Mhairin, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Mhairin self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ti Mhairin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ti Mhairin start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Mhairin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The White House in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire, North East England

The White House, Middleton On The Wolds

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The White House self catering accommodation in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The White House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Rivendell in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Rivendell, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Rivendell self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rivendell start from £422 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rivendell


Sleeps 8 Garden

River Retreat in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

River Retreat, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

River Retreat self catering accommodation in Liskeard, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . River Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River Retreat start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Retreat


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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

1 Spring Bank Cottage in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

1 Spring Bank Cottage, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

1 Spring Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 1 Spring Bank Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Spring Bank Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Derrybeg Apartment in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Derrybeg Apartment, Derrybeg

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Derrybeg Apartment self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Derrybeg Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrybeg Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunningdale in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Sunningdale, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sunningdale self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunningdale start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunningdale


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Glen Dessary in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Glen Dessary, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Glen Dessary self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Glen Dessary start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Dessary


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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