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

13 Flints Terrace in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

13 Flints Terrace, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

13 Flints Terrace self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 13 Flints Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13 Flints Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Waterside Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waterside Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waterside Cottage self catering accommodation in Hovingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Waterside Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Milkmaids Parlour in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

Milkmaids Parlour, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Milkmaids Parlour self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Milkmaids Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milkmaids Parlour start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milkmaids Parlour


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Porth House in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Porth House, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Porth House in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Porth House start from £702 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

Telford House in Menai Straits, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Telford House, Menai Straits

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Telford House self catering accommodation in Menai Straits, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Telford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Telford House start from £1585 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Telford House


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

Meadow Lea in Orleton, Herefordshire, West England

Meadow Lea, Orleton

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Meadow Lea self catering accommodation in Orleton, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Meadow Lea start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Lea


Sleeps 4 Garden

Usherwoods Dairy in Tatham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Usherwoods Dairy, Tatham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Usherwoods Dairy self catering accommodation in Tatham, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Usherwoods Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Usherwoods Dairy start from £580 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Usherwoods Dairy


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

The Barn in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Barn, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Barn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn start from £830 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Grimstone Cottage in Horrabridge, Devon, South West England

Grimstone Cottage, Horrabridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Grimstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Horrabridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grimstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grimstone Cottage start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grimstone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Ivy Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Caldwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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