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

Stone Bay Apartment in Broadstairs, Kent, South East England

Stone Bay Apartment, Broadstairs

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Stone Bay Apartment self catering accommodation in Broadstairs, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stone Bay Apartment start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Bay Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Ramparts in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

The Ramparts, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Ramparts self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . The Ramparts does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ramparts start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ramparts


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Primrose Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Primrose Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Primrose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £219 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Wrens Nest in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Wrens Nest, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wrens Nest self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Wrens Nest start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wrens Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

25 Tyn y Maes in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

25 Tyn y Maes, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

25 Tyn y Maes self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 25 Tyn y Maes start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Tyn y Maes


Sleeps 6 Garden

Foresters Cottage in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

Foresters Cottage, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Foresters Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Foresters Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foresters Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Hetton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bramble Cottage, Hetton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Hetton, 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. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gamekeepers Cottage in Bawsey, Norfolk, East England

Gamekeepers Cottage, Bawsey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Gamekeepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Bawsey, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Gamekeepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gamekeepers Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gamekeepers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno, Trimsaran

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwrt-Y-Cadno start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwrt-Y-Cadno


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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