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

Station Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Station Cottage, Ballydehob

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Station Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Station Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Cark House in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

6 Cark House, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

6 Cark House in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 6 Cark House start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Cark House


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

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

Arfron, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arfron in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Arfron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arfron start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arfron


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Lydstep in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Lydstep, Neyland

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Lydstep self catering accommodation in Neyland, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lydstep start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lydstep


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mouse Cottage in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

Mouse Cottage, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mouse Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

41 Morriscastle in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford, Ireland South

41 Morriscastle, Morriscastle Village

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

41 Morriscastle self catering accommodation in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 41 Morriscastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 41 Morriscastle start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 41 Morriscastle


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

66 Church Street in Holloway, Derbyshire, Central England

66 Church Street, Holloway

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

66 Church Street self catering accommodation in Holloway, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 66 Church Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66 Church Street start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66 Church Street


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Bluebell Cottage in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

Bluebell Cottage, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Tully Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Tully Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tully Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tully Cottage start from £174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tully Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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