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

Cogan Cottage in Cromane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cogan Cottage, Cromane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cogan Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromane, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cogan Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cogan Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Twt in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ty Twt, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Twt start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seagull Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Seagull Cottage, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Seagull Cottage self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seagull Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seagull Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagull Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallow Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, 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. Swallow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


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

The Old Dairy in Hulme End, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Dairy, Hulme End

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Hulme End, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


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

2 Castlebride Cottages in Conna, County Cork, Ireland South

2 Castlebride Cottages, Conna

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

2 Castlebride Cottages self catering accommodation in Conna, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Castlebride Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Castlebride Cottages start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Castlebride Cottages


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

Intake Cottage in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

Intake Cottage, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Intake Cottage self catering accommodation in Low Row, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Intake Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Intake Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dormer View in Barnaderg, County Galway, Ireland West

Dormer View, Barnaderg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dormer View self catering accommodation in Barnaderg, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dormer View start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dormer View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Coastguard Cottage in Normans Bay, East Sussex, South East England

Coastguard Cottage, Normans Bay

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Coastguard Cottage self catering accommodation in Normans Bay, East Sussex sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Coastguard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coastguard Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coastguard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

32 Lower Herne Road in Herne, Kent, South East England

32 Lower Herne Road, Herne

Breaks in KentSouth East England

32 Lower Herne Road self catering accommodation in Herne, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 32 Lower Herne Road start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 32 Lower Herne Road


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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