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

Railway Cottage in Fairbourne, Gwynedd, North Wales

Railway Cottage, Fairbourne

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Fairbourne, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Railway Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Rose Cottage in Maesbrook, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Maesbrook

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Maesbrook, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ewelands House in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ewelands House, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ewelands House 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. Prices at Ewelands House start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ewelands House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Courtyard Cottage in Meeson, Shropshire, West England

Courtyard Cottage, Meeson

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Meeson, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Badger Cottage in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, West England

Badger Cottage, Much Wenlock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Badger Cottage self catering accommodation in Much Wenlock, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Badger Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badger Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badger Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Farrier Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Farrier Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Farrier Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Farrier Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farrier Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farrier Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Manor House Barn in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

Manor House Barn, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Manor House Barn self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Manor House Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor House Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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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