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

Convoy Cottage in Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland North

Convoy Cottage, Convoy

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Convoy Cottage self catering accommodation in Convoy, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Convoy Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Convoy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Swift Cottage in Durley, Hampshire, South East England

Swift Cottage, Durley

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Swift Cottage self catering accommodation in Durley, Hampshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swift Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swift Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Palamara in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Palamara, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Palamara in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Palamara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palamara start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palamara


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Woodlands in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodlands, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Woodlands start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

3 Castle Quay, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

3 Castle Quay in Ireland South 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: Detached Garden . Prices at 3 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

14 Church Street in Alwalton, Cambridgeshire, East England

14 Church Street, Alwalton

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

14 Church Street self catering accommodation in Alwalton, Cambridgeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 14 Church Street start from £414 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 14 Church Street


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Quartus in Rocester, Staffordshire, Central England

Quartus, Rocester

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Quartus self catering accommodation in Rocester, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Quartus start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quartus


Sleeps 6 Garden

Loningside in Wombourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Loningside, Wombourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Loningside self catering accommodation in Wombourne, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Loningside start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loningside


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Crumstone Corner in Seahouses, Northumberland, North East England

Crumstone Corner, Seahouses

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Crumstone Corner self catering accommodation in Seahouses, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crumstone Corner start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crumstone Corner


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

Quince Cottage in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Quince Cottage, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Quince Cottage self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quince Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quince Cottage


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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