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

The Coach House in Kinnersley, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Kinnersley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Kinnersley, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Nells Cottage in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland South

Nells Cottage, Stradbally

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Nells Cottage self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nells Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Howlugill Barn in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Howlugill Barn, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Howlugill Barn self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Howlugill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howlugill Barn start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howlugill Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

3 Cherry Tree Cottages in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 4. 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 3 Cherry Tree Cottages start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Cherry Tree Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cabin 10- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumberland, North East England

Cabin 10- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cabin 10- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 10- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 10- Felmoor Park start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 10- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Brookwood Cottage in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Brookwood Cottage, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Brookwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brookwood Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

5 Belle Vue Heights in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

5 Belle Vue Heights, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

5 Belle Vue Heights self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 5 Belle Vue Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Belle Vue Heights start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Belle Vue Heights


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Little Dragons in Dunster, Somerset, South West England

Little Dragons, Dunster

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Little Dragons self catering accommodation in Dunster, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Dragons does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Dragons start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Dragons


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Riverside Walk in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Riverside Walk, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Riverside Walk self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Riverside Walk start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Walk


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Holly Tree Cottage in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holly Tree Cottage, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holly Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Aislaby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. 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 Holly Tree Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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