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 Garden Flat in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Garden Flat, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Garden Flat self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Garden Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Garden Flat start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Flat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cartmel Cottage in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cartmel Cottage, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cartmel Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cartmel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cartmel Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cartmel Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Turnstones in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Turnstones, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Turnstones self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Turnstones start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Garden

Frankies Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Frankies Cottage, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Frankies Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Frankies Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frankies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Granary Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Granary Cottage, Lavenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Lavenham, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Whiteboro Lodge in Teversal, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Whiteboro Lodge, Teversal

Breaks in NottinghamshireCentral England

Whiteboro Lodge self catering accommodation in Teversal, Nottinghamshire sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whiteboro Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteboro Lodge start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteboro Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cappacurry Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Lodge, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at Cappacurry Lodge start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Lodge


Sleeps 4

Llwyndy in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Llwyndy, Amlwch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Llwyndy self catering accommodation in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyndy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyndy start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyndy


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

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage), Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage)


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

14 South Bay Point in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford, Ireland South

14 South Bay Point, Rosslare Strand

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

14 South Bay Point self catering accommodation in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 14 South Bay Point start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 14 South Bay Point


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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