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

Curlew in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Curlew start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stud Farm Cottage in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

Stud Farm Cottage, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stud Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire 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 Stud Farm Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stud Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Johnny Macs in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Johnny Macs, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Johnny Macs self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Johnny Macs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnny Macs start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnny Macs


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Wharfe Lodge in Long Ashes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wharfe Lodge, Long Ashes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wharfe Lodge in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Wharfe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharfe Lodge start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharfe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Steading Cottage in Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

The Steading Cottage, Kinlochleven

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

The Steading Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Steading Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Steading Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Y Bwthyn in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Howe Green Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Howe Green Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Howe Green Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Howe Green Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howe Green Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Leahurst in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Leahurst, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Leahurst self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Leahurst does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leahurst start from £606 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leahurst


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Badger Cottage in St Issey, Cornwall, South West England

Badger Cottage, St Issey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Badger Cottage self catering accommodation in St Issey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Badger Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badger Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badger Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Manor Lodge in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Manor Lodge, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Manor Lodge in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Manor Lodge start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Lodge


Sleeps 4 Luxury self catering

 

 

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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