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 Secret Hideaway in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, Mid Wales

The Secret Hideaway, Lake Vyrnwy

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Secret Hideaway self catering accommodation in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Secret Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Secret Hideaway start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Secret Hideaway


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

Pear Tree in Wood Norton, Norfolk, East England

Pear Tree, Wood Norton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pear Tree self catering accommodation in Wood Norton, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pear Tree start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pear Tree


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Dean Head House in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North West England

Dean Head House, Ilkley

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Dean Head House self catering accommodation in Ilkley, West Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dean Head House start from £935 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dean Head House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in Scalby, North Yorkshire, North East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages, Scalby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 3 Low Hall Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 3 Low Hall Cottages start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 3 Low Hall Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Low Fold Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Low Fold Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Low Fold Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Low Fold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Fold Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Fold Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Dairy, Sanquhar

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Longfellow in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Longfellow, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Longfellow self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire 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. Longfellow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longfellow start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longfellow


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

Halfpenny Cottage in Harrowbarrow, Cornwall, South West England

Halfpenny Cottage, Harrowbarrow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Halfpenny Cottage self catering accommodation in Harrowbarrow, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Halfpenny Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halfpenny Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Bluebell Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bluebell Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Edgar Place in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

4 Edgar Place, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

4 Edgar Place self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Edgar Place start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Edgar Place


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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