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

Kilcrenagh in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilcrenagh, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilcrenagh self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrenagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrenagh start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrenagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mompesson Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Mompesson Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Mompesson Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mompesson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mompesson Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mompesson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Leadmill House Workshop in Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

Leadmill House Workshop, Barnard Castle

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Leadmill House Workshop self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Leadmill House Workshop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leadmill House Workshop start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leadmill House Workshop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Blairmount Coach House in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Blairmount Coach House, Blairgowrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Blairmount Coach House self catering accommodation in Blairgowrie, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Blairmount Coach House start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blairmount Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pennine in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Pennine, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Pennine self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pennine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennine start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennine


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Corner Cottage in Reynoldston, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Corner Cottage, Reynoldston

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Reynoldston, West Glamorgan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stud Farm Cottage in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

Stud Farm Cottage, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stud Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire 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. Prices at Stud Farm Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stud Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Forge in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

The Old Forge, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Rye, East Sussex sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Forge start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Little White Cottage in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Little White Cottage, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Little White Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Little White Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little White Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little White Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Crows Nest Cottage in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Crows Nest Cottage, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Crows Nest Cottage in North Wales 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Crows Nest Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crows Nest Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crows Nest Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 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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