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

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

12a East Row in Holbrook, Suffolk, East England

12a East Row, Holbrook

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

12a East Row self catering accommodation in Holbrook, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 12a East Row does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12a East Row start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12a East Row


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bluebell Cottage in Henstridge, Somerset, South West England

Bluebell Cottage, Henstridge

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Henstridge, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Eden House in Bardsea, Cumbria, North West England

Eden House, Bardsea

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Eden House self catering accommodation in Bardsea, Cumbria sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eden House start from £873 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Craiglure in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Craiglure, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Craiglure self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Craiglure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craiglure start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craiglure


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Beachmaster in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Beachmaster, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Beachmaster self catering accommodation in Kingsdown, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beachmaster start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachmaster


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Tawelfryn Cottage in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage, Llanelltyd

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tawelfryn Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawelfryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Gardeners Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Gardeners Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Gardeners Cottage in North East England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Stable, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Stable self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


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

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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