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

Nethergill Farm Byre in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire, North East England

Nethergill Farm Byre, Oughtershaw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Nethergill Farm Byre self catering accommodation in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Nethergill Farm Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nethergill Farm Byre start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nethergill Farm Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fairview in Pett, East Sussex, South East England

Fairview, Pett

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Fairview self catering accommodation in Pett, East Sussex sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairview start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairview


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Little White House in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Little White House, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Little White House self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Little White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little White House start from £585 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little White House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Lakeshore Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeshore Lodge, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeshore Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lakeshore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeshore Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeshore Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Porth House in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Porth House, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Porth House in North Wales has a 5 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 Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Porth House start from £702 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

Chimney Cottage in Lingen, Herefordshire, West England

Chimney Cottage, Lingen

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Chimney Cottage self catering accommodation in Lingen, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Chimney Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chimney Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chimney Cottage


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

The Coach House in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Coach House, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ambleside 82 in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Ambleside 82, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ambleside 82 self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ambleside 82 start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ambleside 82


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

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

Bodalaw in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bodalaw, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bodalaw self catering accommodation in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bodalaw start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bodalaw


Sleeps 2 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

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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