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

Carreg Lwyd in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Carreg Lwyd, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Carreg Lwyd self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Carreg Lwyd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg Lwyd start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg Lwyd


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hury Lodge in Baldersdale, County Durham, North East England

Hury Lodge, Baldersdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Hury Lodge in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hury Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hury Lodge start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hury Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Hafan Haydn in Dyserth, Denbighshire, North Wales

Hafan Haydn, Dyserth

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Hafan Haydn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hafan Haydn start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hafan Haydn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Intake Cottage in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

Intake Cottage, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Intake Cottage self catering accommodation in Low Row, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Intake Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Intake Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Slievemore Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Slievemore Cottage, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Slievemore Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slievemore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slievemore Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slievemore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stud Farm Cottage in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

Stud Farm Cottage, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stud Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire sleeps 8. 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 Stud Farm Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stud Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sleepeezy in Little Snoring, Norfolk, East England

Sleepeezy, Little Snoring

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sleepeezy self catering accommodation in Little Snoring, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sleepeezy start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sleepeezy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Long Acres in Old Leake, Lincolnshire, East England

Long Acres, Old Leake

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Long Acres self catering accommodation in Old Leake, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Long Acres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Long Acres start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Acres


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Annies Cottage in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Annies Cottage, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Annies Cottage self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Annies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annies Cottage start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Manor House Barn in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

Manor House Barn, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Manor House Barn self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Manor House Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor House Barn


Sleeps 4 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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