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

St Andrews Lodge in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire, East England

St Andrews Lodge, Thorpe-On-The-Hill

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

St Andrews Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . St Andrews Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Andrews Lodge start from £391 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Andrews Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Chalet Blaich in Corpach, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Chalet Blaich, Corpach

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Chalet Blaich self catering accommodation in Corpach, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Chalet Blaich start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chalet Blaich


Sleeps 4 Garden

Moat Farmhouse in Aldingham, Cumbria, North West England

Moat Farmhouse, Aldingham

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Moat Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Aldingham, Cumbria sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moat Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moat Farmhouse start from £810 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moat Farmhouse


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

Granite Cottage in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Granite Cottage, Nethy Bridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Granite Cottage self catering accommodation in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Granite Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granite Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granite Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Farmhouse in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy 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. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


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

8 Seaview in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

8 Seaview, Courtown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

8 Seaview self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Seaview start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Seaview


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Yar Cottage in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Yar Cottage, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Yar Cottage self catering accommodation in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Yar Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Prague House in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Prague House, Lettermore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Prague House self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 6. 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 Prague House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prague House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

At Water Edge in Termonbarry, County Roscommon, Ireland West

At Water Edge, Termonbarry

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

At Water Edge self catering accommodation in Termonbarry, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at At Water Edge start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about At Water Edge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Barrview Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Barrview Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Barrview Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barrview Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barrview Lodge start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barrview Lodge


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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