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

Demelza Barn in Reawla, Cornwall, South West England

Demelza Barn, Reawla

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Demelza Barn self catering accommodation in Reawla, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Demelza Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Demelza Barn start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Demelza Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hideaway in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Hideaway, St Johns Town of Dalry

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Hideaway self catering accommodation in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hideaway start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

2 Beag Cottages in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

2 Beag Cottages, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

2 Beag Cottages self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Beag Cottages start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Beag Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Newland House in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

1 Newland House, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

1 Newland House self catering accommodation in Newlands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Newland House start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Newland House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ash Lodge in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Ash Lodge, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ash Lodge self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Ash Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Lodge start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Traeth Atsain in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Traeth Atsain, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Traeth Atsain self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Traeth Atsain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traeth Atsain start from £457 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traeth Atsain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

The Piggery in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Piggery, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Piggery self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Piggery start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Piggery


Sleeps 4 Garden

Goldcrest in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

Goldcrest, Meerbrook

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Goldcrest self catering accommodation in Meerbrook, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Goldcrest start from £797 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Worcester in Burtle, Somerset, South West England

Worcester, Burtle

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Worcester self catering accommodation in Burtle, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Worcester start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Worcester


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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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