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

Long Lees Farm Cottage in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, North West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage, Todmorden

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Todmorden, West 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. Prices at Long Lees Farm Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Lees Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Burnside Cottage in Port William, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Burnside Cottage, Port William

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Burnside Cottage self catering accommodation in Port William, Wigtownshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burnside Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Daffodil Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Daffodil Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Saltee Cottage in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Saltee Cottage, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Saltee Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Saltee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltee Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage), Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage)


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

Usherwoods Barn in Tatham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Usherwoods Barn, Tatham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Usherwoods Barn self catering accommodation in Tatham, North Yorkshire 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. Usherwoods Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Usherwoods Barn start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Usherwoods Barn


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

Westwood in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

Westwood, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Westwood self catering accommodation in Minehead, Somerset sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Westwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westwood start from £472 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westwood


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ridge Cottage in Whitridge, Northumberland, North East England

Ridge Cottage, Whitridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ridge Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Gateside in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Gateside, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Gateside in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gateside start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateside


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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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