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

Kamba Cottage in Kirriemuir, Angus, East Scotland

Kamba Cottage, Kirriemuir

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Kamba Cottage in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Kamba Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kamba Cottage start from £486 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kamba Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Luxury self catering

Harrogate Cottage in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Harrogate Cottage, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Harrogate Cottage self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Harrogate Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrogate Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Leasowes Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Leasowes Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Leasowes Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Leasowes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leasowes Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leasowes Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Ford Farm Annexe in Honiton, Devon, South West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe, Honiton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe self catering accommodation in Honiton, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Old Ford Farm Annexe start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Ford Farm Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Near Bank Cottage in St Abbs, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Near Bank Cottage, St Abbs

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Near Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in St Abbs, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Near Bank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Near Bank Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Near Bank Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pebble Drive Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Pebble Drive Cottage, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Pebble Drive Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pebble Drive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pebble Drive Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pebble Drive Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Round House in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

The Round House, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Round House self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Round House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Round House start from £426 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Round House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gerrick Cottage in Swinton, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Gerrick Cottage, Swinton

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Gerrick Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinton, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gerrick Cottage start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gerrick Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Compass House in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Compass House, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Compass House self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Compass House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Compass House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Compass House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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

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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