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

Windrush House in Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland South

Windrush House, Ardfert

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Windrush House self catering accommodation in Ardfert, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Windrush House start from £392 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windrush House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Games room

East House in Appersett, North Yorkshire, North East England

East House, Appersett

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East House self catering accommodation in Appersett, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at East House start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East House


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gorwel in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Gorwel, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Gorwel in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gorwel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gorwel start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorwel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Smithy in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

The Smithy, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

The Smithy self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed 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 The Smithy start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Smithy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seagull Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Seagull Cottage, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Seagull Cottage self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seagull Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seagull Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagull Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Beach House, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Beach House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beach House start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Olde Cowshed in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Olde Cowshed, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Olde Cowshed in 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 Olde Cowshed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Olde Cowshed start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olde Cowshed


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Dun Eighre in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Dun Eighre, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Dun Eighre self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dun Eighre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dun Eighre start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dun Eighre


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pye Hall Cottage in Silverdale, Cumbria, North West England

Pye Hall Cottage, Silverdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Pye Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Silverdale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pye Hall Cottage start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pye Hall Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Shoreside Cottage in Burnmouth, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Shoreside Cottage, Burnmouth

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

Shoreside Cottage self catering accommodation in Burnmouth, East Lothian sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Shoreside Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shoreside Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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