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

Raceside Farm in Kirksanton, Cumbria, North West England

Raceside Farm, Kirksanton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Raceside Farm self catering accommodation in Kirksanton, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Raceside Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Raceside Farm start from £622 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Raceside Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Roundhouse in Stratton-On-The-Fosse, Somerset, South West England

The Roundhouse, Stratton-On-The-Fosse

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Roundhouse self catering accommodation in Stratton-On-The-Fosse, Somerset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Prices at The Roundhouse start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Roundhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Coach House in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

The Coach House, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hardstone Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Hardstone Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hardstone Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hardstone Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hardstone Barn start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hardstone Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Foxgloves Cottage in Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage, Wigton

Breaks in CumbriaCA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage in CA7 8AH has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Foxgloves Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxgloves Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxgloves Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Thalassa in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Thalassa, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Thalassa self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Thalassa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thalassa start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thalassa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Green Cross Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

4 Green Cross Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

4 Green Cross Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 Green Cross Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Green Cross Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Green Cross Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bridge House in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bridge House, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bridge House self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. 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 Bridge House start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut Cottage in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Chestnut Cottage, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Chestnut Cottage in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Curragh View in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Curragh View, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Curragh View self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Curragh View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curragh View start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curragh View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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