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

Woodpecker Cottage in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Woodpecker Cottage, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Woodpecker Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodpecker Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodpecker Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodpecker Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tyn Lon in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn Lon, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn Lon self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tyn Lon start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Lon


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Nead in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Nead, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Nead in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Nead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Nead start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Nead


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Sunnyside Cottage in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Leyburn

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Leyburn, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Chalet in Burgh Castle, Norfolk, East England

The Chalet, Burgh Castle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Burgh Castle, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Chalet start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Delft Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Delft Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Delft Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Delft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delft Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Manor Farm Cottage in Swaffham, Norfolk, East England

Manor Farm Cottage, Swaffham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Manor Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Swaffham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manor Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Farm Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Nook Cottage in Rosthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Nook Cottage, Rosthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Nook Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosthwaite, Cumbria 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. Nook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nook Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nook Cottage


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

Minster House in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

Minster House, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Minster House in West England 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Minster House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minster House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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