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

Goldcrest in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

Goldcrest, Meerbrook

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Goldcrest self catering accommodation in Meerbrook, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Goldcrest start from £797 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Traeth Atsain in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Traeth Atsain, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Traeth Atsain self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Traeth Atsain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traeth Atsain start from £457 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traeth Atsain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Town Head Farm in Malham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Town Head Farm, Malham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Town Head Farm self catering accommodation in Malham, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Town Head Farm start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town Head Farm


Sleeps 8 Garden

Willow Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Willow Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old House in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Old House, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Old House self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Driftwood in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Driftwood, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

St Marys Mission Room in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Marys Mission Room, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Marys Mission Room self catering accommodation in Ebberston, North Yorkshire 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. St Marys Mission Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Marys Mission Room start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Marys Mission Room


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

Granite Cottage in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Granite Cottage, Nethy Bridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Granite Cottage self catering accommodation in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Granite Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granite Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granite Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Croft Cottage in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Croft Cottage, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Croft Cottage in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £429 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Penrhyn House in Cwm Penmachno, Conwy, North Wales

Penrhyn House, Cwm Penmachno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Penrhyn House self catering accommodation in Cwm Penmachno, Conwy sleeps 4. 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 Penrhyn House start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penrhyn House


Sleeps 4 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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