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

Bwythyn-y-Saer in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwythyn-y-Saer, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwythyn-y-Saer self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwythyn-y-Saer start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwythyn-y-Saer


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sweeney Cottage in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sweeney Cottage, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Troy House in Puddletown, Dorset, South West England

Troy House, Puddletown

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Troy House self catering accommodation in Puddletown, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Troy House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Troy House


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Woodlands in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Woodlands, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Woodlands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands start from £364 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ardagh North in Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland South

Ardagh North, Baltimore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ardagh North self catering accommodation in Baltimore, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ardagh North does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardagh North start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardagh North


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greyhound Barn in Barnsley, Gloucestershire, West England

Greyhound Barn, Barnsley

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Greyhound Barn self catering accommodation in Barnsley, Gloucestershire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greyhound Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greyhound Barn start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greyhound Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Primitive Mews in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

1 Primitive Mews, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

1 Primitive Mews self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 Primitive Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Primitive Mews start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Primitive Mews


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Driftwood in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Driftwood, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Abbey Dore Court in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Abbey Dore Court, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Abbey Dore Court self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 22. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Abbey Dore Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Dore Court start from £1792 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Dore Court


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Bidneys Cottage in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland West

Bidneys Cottage, Dunmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bidneys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmore, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bidneys Cottage start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bidneys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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