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

Minffordd in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Minffordd, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Minffordd self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Minffordd start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minffordd


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Mill House in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Mill House, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Mill House self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mill House start from £760 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

16 The Boathouse in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

16 The Boathouse, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

16 The Boathouse in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 16 The Boathouse start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 The Boathouse


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Ysgubor Wen in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgubor Wen, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgubor Wen self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ysgubor Wen start from £661 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Wen


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bytheway Cottage in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Bytheway Cottage, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Bytheway Cottage self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bytheway Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bytheway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Casatara 1 in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Casatara 1, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Casatara 1 self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Casatara 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Casatara 1 start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Casatara 1


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hury Lodge in Baldersdale, County Durham, North East England

Hury Lodge, Baldersdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Hury Lodge in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hury Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hury Lodge start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hury Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Olivers Mill in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Olivers Mill, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Olivers Mill self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Olivers Mill start from £605 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Olivers Mill


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Old Laundry Mews in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Old Laundry Mews, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Old Laundry Mews self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Laundry Mews start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Laundry Mews


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Old School House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old School House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old School House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Old School House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School House


Sleeps 6 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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