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

Burton House in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Burton House, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Burton House self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burton House start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burton House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Brewery Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Old Brewery Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Old Brewery Cottage in North East 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 . Old Brewery Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Brewery Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Brewery Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in Portland Bill, Dorset, South West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge, Portland Bill

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge 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: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Longfellow in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Longfellow, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Longfellow self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire 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. Longfellow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longfellow start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longfellow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys 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 Forge in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Forge, St Ishmaels

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Forge self catering accommodation in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hollies Barn in Atlow, Derbyshire, Central England

Hollies Barn, Atlow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hollies Barn self catering accommodation in Atlow, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hollies Barn start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollies Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Whinberries in All Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Whinberries, All Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Whinberries self catering accommodation in All Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Whinberries does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whinberries start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whinberries


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Plasauduon in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

Plasauduon, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Plasauduon self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Plasauduon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plasauduon start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plasauduon


Sleeps 6 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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