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

Ty Mawr in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Mawr start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Little Cottage in Welney, Norfolk, East England

The Little Cottage, Welney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Royal Oak Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Royal Oak 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. Prices at Royal Oak Farmhouse start from £366 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Royal Oak Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Palamara in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Palamara, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Palamara in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Palamara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palamara start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palamara


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Walshs Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Walshs Cottage, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Walshs Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Walshs Cottage start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walshs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

44 Devondale Court in Dawlish Warren, Devon, South West England

44 Devondale Court, Dawlish Warren

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

44 Devondale Court self catering accommodation in Dawlish Warren, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 44 Devondale Court start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 44 Devondale Court


Sleeps 4 Garden

Clone Steading in Palnackie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Clone Steading, Palnackie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Clone Steading self catering accommodation in Palnackie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Clone Steading start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clone Steading


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hen Felin Isaf in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Felin Isaf, Red Wharf Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Felin Isaf self catering accommodation in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hen Felin Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Felin Isaf start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Felin Isaf


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut Cottage in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chestnut Cottage, Kettlewell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chestnut Cottage self catering accommodation in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Riechip in Dunkeld, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Riechip, Dunkeld

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Riechip self catering accommodation in Dunkeld, Perthshire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Riechip does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riechip start from £658 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riechip


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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