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

Padges Cottage in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Padges Cottage, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Padges Cottage self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Padges Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Padges Cottage start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Padges Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Canon Pyon, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Canon Pyon

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Canon Pyon, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Partridge Farm Cottage in Linley, Shropshire, West England

Partridge Farm Cottage, Linley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Partridge Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Linley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Partridge Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partridge Farm Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partridge Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Coach House in Shrawardine, Shropshire, West England

Old Coach House, Shrawardine

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Shrawardine, Shropshire 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. Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Coach House start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Coach House


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

Bwthyn Gwyn in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Gwyn, Penmynydd

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Gwyn self catering accommodation in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bwthyn Gwyn start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nuthatch in Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Nuthatch, Hemsby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nuthatch self catering accommodation in Hemsby, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Nuthatch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nuthatch start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nuthatch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Clickety-Clack Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Clickety-Clack Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Clickety-Clack Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clickety-Clack Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clickety-Clack Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rose Cottage in Hine Heath, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Hine Heath

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Hine Heath, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Stephens Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Stephens Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Stephens Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stephens Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stephens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Deri Llewelyn in Rowen, Conwy, North Wales

Deri Llewelyn, Rowen

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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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