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

Glebe Lodge in Westbury-Sub-Mendip, Somerset, South West England

Glebe Lodge, Westbury-Sub-Mendip

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Glebe Lodge self catering accommodation in Westbury-Sub-Mendip, Somerset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Glebe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glebe Lodge start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glebe Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Wheelhouse in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Wheelhouse, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Wheelhouse self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Wheelhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wheelhouse start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wheelhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

19 River Glen in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

19 River Glen, Curracloe

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

19 River Glen self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19 River Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 River Glen start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 River Glen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Thatch in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

Little Thatch, Shorwell

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Little Thatch self catering accommodation in Shorwell, Isle of Wight sleeps 8. 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 Little Thatch start from £497 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Thatch


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

62 Wellington Street in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

62 Wellington Street, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

62 Wellington Street self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 62 Wellington Street start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 62 Wellington Street


Sleeps 8 Garden

Pentwr in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pentwr, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pentwr self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pentwr start from £441 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentwr


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Piggery in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Piggery, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Piggery self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire 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. The Piggery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Piggery start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Piggery


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Beudy in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Beudy, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Beudy in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Beudy start from £384 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Woodpecker Cottage in Farndon, Cheshire, North West England

Woodpecker Cottage, Farndon

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Woodpecker Cottage self catering accommodation in Farndon, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Woodpecker Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodpecker Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodpecker Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bramble Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Bramble Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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