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

Bay Dream in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bay Dream, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bay Dream self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Bay Dream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Dream start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Dream


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Tree Grove Cottage in Kinlough, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Tree Grove Cottage, Kinlough

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Tree Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinlough, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tree Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tree Grove Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tree Grove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Knighton, Powys, Mid Wales

Honeysuckle Cottage, Knighton

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Knighton, Powys sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Carpenters Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Carpenters Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Carpenters Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Carpenters Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carpenters Cottage


Sleeps 4

Hathaway Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Hathaway Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hathaway Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hathaway Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hathaway Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cow Byre in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

The Cow Byre, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cow Byre start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Orton, Cumbria, North West England

Lavender Cottage, Orton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Orton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

15 Forest Park Lodges in High Bickington, Devon, South West England

15 Forest Park Lodges, High Bickington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

15 Forest Park Lodges self catering accommodation in High Bickington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 15 Forest Park Lodges start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Forest Park Lodges


Sleeps 4

Wagtails in Winkleigh, Devon, South West England

Wagtails, Winkleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Wagtails self catering accommodation in Winkleigh, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wagtails does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wagtails start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtails


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Top Barn in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Top Barn, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Top Barn self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Top Barn start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Barn


Sleeps 2 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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