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

Heatherbank in Garelochhead, Dumbartonshire, West Scotland

Heatherbank, Garelochhead

Breaks in DumbartonshireWest Scotland

Heatherbank self catering accommodation in Garelochhead, Dumbartonshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Heatherbank start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherbank


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Little Cowarne, Herefordshire, West England

The Stables, Little Cowarne

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Stables in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Castle Hill in Peebles, Peeblesshire, Borders Scotland

Castle Hill, Peebles

Breaks in PeeblesshireBorders Scotland

Castle Hill self catering accommodation in Peebles, Peeblesshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Castle Hill start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lough Brin House in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Brin House, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Brin House self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Brin House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Brin House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Brin House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Golf Club View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Golf Club View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Golf Club View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Golf Club View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf Club View start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chimney Gill in Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

Chimney Gill, Penrith

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Chimney Gill self catering accommodation in Penrith, Cumbria sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chimney Gill start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chimney Gill


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dune View in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Dune View, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dune View self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dune View start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dune View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hendre Aled Cottage 2 in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 2, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hendre Aled Cottage 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Cottage 2 start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Cottage 2


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Rowans in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

The Rowans, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Rowans self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Rowans does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rowans start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rowans


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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