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 Hall in Aberllefenni, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Hall, Aberllefenni

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Hall self catering accommodation in Aberllefenni, Gwynedd sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Hall start from £745 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Traquair in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Traquair, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Sea View in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Sea View, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Sea View in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Sea View start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

Caola Nua in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caola Nua, Kilcrohane

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caola Nua self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Caola Nua start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caola Nua


Sleeps 6 Garden

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Drummer Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Drummer Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Drummer Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Drummer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drummer Cottage start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drummer Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Honeypot in Litton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Honeypot, Litton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Honeypot in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Honeypot start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeypot


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage in Horsley, , Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage, Horsley

Breaks in Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Horsley, 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 Horsley Banks Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horsley Banks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ryburn in Warton, Cumbria, North West England

Ryburn, Warton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ryburn self catering accommodation in Warton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ryburn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ryburn start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryburn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Angel Nook in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

Angel Nook, Glastonbury

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Angel Nook self catering accommodation in Glastonbury, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Angel Nook start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Angel Nook


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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