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

Cois Chlair in Ardrahan, County Galway, Ireland West

Cois Chlair, Ardrahan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cois Chlair self catering accommodation in Ardrahan, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cois Chlair does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Chlair start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Chlair


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Sgubor in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Sgubor, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Sgubor self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Y Sgubor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Sgubor start from £675 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Sgubor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Grove House in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Grove House, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Grove House self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Grove House start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove House


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Rest in Blue Anchor, Somerset, South West England

The Rest, Blue Anchor

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Rest self catering accommodation in Blue Anchor, Somerset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rest start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ysgubor Hir in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Ysgubor Hir, Pontarddulais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Ysgubor Hir self catering accommodation in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ysgubor Hir start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Hir


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fort Cottage in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fort Cottage, Caherdaniel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fort Cottage self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fort Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fort Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clyde Cottage in Dunoon, Argyll, West Scotland

Clyde Cottage, Dunoon

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Clyde Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunoon, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clyde Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clyde Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Hill Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Hill Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye 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 Hill Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverside Cottage in Inagh, County Clare, Ireland West

Riverside Cottage, Inagh

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Inagh, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Riverside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 8 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

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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