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

Arwelfa in Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales

Arwelfa, Valley

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Arwelfa self catering accommodation in Valley, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Arwelfa start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arwelfa


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Hendre Cottage in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hendre Cottage, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hendre Cottage self catering accommodation in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hendre Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stable, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stable in Mid Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Blue Haven Cottage in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Blue Haven Cottage, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Blue Haven Cottage self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blue Haven Cottage start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Haven Cottage


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available

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

Cae Cwta Bach in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cae Cwta Bach, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cae Cwta Bach self catering accommodation in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cae Cwta Bach start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cae Cwta Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden

St Andrews Lodge in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire, East England

St Andrews Lodge, Thorpe-On-The-Hill

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

St Andrews Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . St Andrews Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Andrews Lodge start from £391 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Andrews Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Holly Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Holly Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Holly Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Josies House in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Josies House, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Josies House self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Josies House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Josies House start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Josies House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Old Forge in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Old Forge, Cleggan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Old Forge in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Forge start from £216 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Forge


Sleeps 6 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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