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

4- Dros y Mor in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

4- Dros y Mor, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

4- Dros y Mor in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4- Dros y Mor start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4- Dros y Mor


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Ned Darcys Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ned Darcys Cottage, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ned Darcys Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ned Darcys Cottage start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ned Darcys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Paddocks in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

The Paddocks, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Paddocks self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Paddocks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Paddocks start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Paddocks


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ty Isaf Penrhyddion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Isaf Penrhyddion start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Isaf Penrhyddion


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mountain View Cottage in Gortahork, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View Cottage, Gortahork

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View Cottage self catering accommodation in Gortahork, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Hine Heath, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Hine Heath

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Hine Heath, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cobbler’s Cottage in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Cobbler’s Cottage, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Cobbler’s Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Cobbler’s Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobbler’s Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobbler’s Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Number 14 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 14 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 14 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Number 14 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 14 Knights Haven start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 14 Knights Haven


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Sandlings in Hollesley, Suffolk, East England

Sandlings, Hollesley

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sandlings self catering accommodation in Hollesley, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sandlings start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandlings


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Granary in Polyphant, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Granary, Polyphant

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Granary in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Granary start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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