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

Llys Y Wennol in Rowen, Conwy, North Wales

Llys Y Wennol, Rowen

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Llys Y Wennol self catering accommodation in Rowen, Conwy sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Llys Y Wennol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llys Y Wennol start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys Y Wennol


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Benview House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Benview House, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Benview House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Benview House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Benview House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Bryn Derwen Terrace in Tal-Y-Bont, Conwy, North Wales

1 Bryn Derwen Terrace, Tal-Y-Bont

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

1 Bryn Derwen Terrace self catering accommodation in Tal-Y-Bont, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Bryn Derwen Terrace start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Bryn Derwen Terrace


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The School House in Dacre, Cumbria, North West England

The School House, Dacre

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The School House self catering accommodation in Dacre, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The School House start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pebble Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pebble Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pebble Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pebble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pebble Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pebble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Linney in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

The Linney, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Linney self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Linney start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linney


Sleeps 6 Garden

Lavender Cottage in Hayfield, Derbyshire, Central England

Lavender Cottage, Hayfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Hayfield, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Barn, Staffin

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Barn self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

2 Warmore Cottages in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

2 Warmore Cottages, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 Warmore Cottages self catering accommodation in Dulverton, Somerset 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. 2 Warmore Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Warmore Cottages start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Warmore Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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