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

The Homestead in Hardraw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Homestead, Hardraw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Homestead self catering accommodation in Hardraw, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Homestead start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homestead


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barnes Croft Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Barnes Croft Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barnes Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Barnes Croft Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnes Croft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Ceste in Glascwm, Powys, Mid Wales

Little Ceste, Glascwm

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Little Ceste self catering accommodation in Glascwm, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Little Ceste does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Ceste start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Ceste


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Sweet Briar Barn in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Sweet Briar Barn, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sweet Briar Barn self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sweet Briar Barn start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweet Briar Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Brambles Farm Cottage in Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage, Farranfore

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Farranfore, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Brambles Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Brambles Farm Cottage start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brambles Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Higher Scout Cottage in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, North West England

Higher Scout Cottage, Todmorden

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Higher Scout Cottage self catering accommodation in Todmorden, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Higher Scout Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Scout Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brids Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Brids Cottage, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Brids Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Brids Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brids Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pant Y Dwr Newydd in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Pant Y Dwr Newydd, Pontarddulais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Pant Y Dwr Newydd self catering accommodation in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pant Y Dwr Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant Y Dwr Newydd start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Y Dwr Newydd


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pheasant Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pheasant Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Belford, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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