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

Firkin Cottage in Wymondham, Norfolk, East England

Firkin Cottage, Wymondham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Firkin Cottage self catering accommodation in Wymondham, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Firkin Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Boolavogue House in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Boolavogue House, Ferns

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Boolavogue House self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Boolavogue House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolavogue House start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolavogue House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Rith Chalet in Shottery, Warwickshire, Central England

Rith Chalet, Shottery

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Rith Chalet self catering accommodation in Shottery, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rith Chalet start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rith Chalet


Sleeps 2 Garden

31 Plantation Avenue in Arnside, Cumbria, North West England

31 Plantation Avenue, Arnside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

31 Plantation Avenue self catering accommodation in Arnside, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 31 Plantation Avenue does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 31 Plantation Avenue start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 31 Plantation Avenue


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Grafham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Cottage, Grafham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Grafham, Cambridgeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

The Watermill in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, Central England

The Watermill, Tickhill

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

The Watermill self catering accommodation in Tickhill, South Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Watermill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Watermill start from £600 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watermill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Millstone Cottage in Thornton Watlass , North Yorkshire, North East England

Millstone Cottage, Thornton Watlass

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Millstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornton Watlass , North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstone Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pen Y Bryn Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pen Y Bryn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen Y Bryn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Bryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mill Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mill Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Orchard Cottage in Hope Bagot, Shropshire, West England

Little Orchard Cottage, Hope Bagot

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Bagot, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Orchard Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available 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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