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

Shay Side Barn in Warslow, Derbyshire, Central England

Shay Side Barn, Warslow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Shay Side Barn in Central England has a 4 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 Shay Side Barn start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shay Side Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lough Cluhir Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage, Union Hall

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Cluhir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Cluhir Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Cluhir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fernside Cottage in Minsterley, Shropshire, West England

Fernside Cottage, Minsterley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Fernside Cottage self catering accommodation in Minsterley, Shropshire 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. Fernside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fernside Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fernside Cottage


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

Owl Cottage in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Owl Cottage, Dolgellau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Owl Cottage self catering accommodation in Dolgellau, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Owl Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bettyscot in Redruth, Cornwall, South-West-England

Bettyscot, Redruth

Breaks in CornwallSouth-West-England

Bettyscot self catering accommodation in Redruth, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bettyscot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bettyscot start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bettyscot


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Spinney Retreat in Cardington, Shropshire, West England

Spinney Retreat, Cardington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Spinney Retreat self catering accommodation in Cardington, Shropshire 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. Activities close by include fishing . Spinney Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spinney Retreat start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spinney Retreat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cape Landings in Great Urswick, Cumbria, North West England

Cape Landings, Great Urswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cape Landings self catering accommodation in Great Urswick, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cape Landings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cape Landings start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cape Landings


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Dairy Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Dairy Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, 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. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


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

Brant View in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Brant View, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brant View self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria 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 Brant View start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brant View


Sleeps 6 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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