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

The Cottage in Grafham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Cottage, Grafham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Grafham, Cambridgeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Little Tifters in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Little Tifters, Bembridge

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Little Tifters self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight 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. Little Tifters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Tifters start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Tifters


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

Westbury in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

Westbury, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Westbury self catering accommodation in Liskeard, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Westbury does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westbury start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westbury


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Hayloft in Combs, Derbyshire, Central England

The Hayloft, Combs

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Hayloft in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


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

Tan y Bryn in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tan y Bryn, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tan y Bryn self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tan y Bryn start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tan y Bryn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Bwthyn in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in St Davids, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Stoneycroft in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneycroft, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneycroft self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneycroft start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneycroft


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

Lily Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lily Cottage, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craster Reach in Craster, Northumberland, North East England

Craster Reach, Craster

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Craster Reach self catering accommodation in Craster, Northumberland 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 Craster Reach start from £560 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craster Reach


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Blue Meadow Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Blue Meadow Cottage, Ballylickey

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Blue Meadow Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Blue Meadow Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Meadow Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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