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

5 Ivy Terrace in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd, North Wales

5 Ivy Terrace, Borth-Y-Gest

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

5 Ivy Terrace self catering accommodation in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 5 Ivy Terrace start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Ivy Terrace


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gable View in Ravenglass, Cumbria, North West England

Gable View, Ravenglass

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gable View self catering accommodation in Ravenglass, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gable View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gable View start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gable View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

5 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Castle Quay, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Castle Quay in Ireland South has a 4 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 . Prices at 5 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

The Old Stable in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Old Stable, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Old Stable self catering accommodation in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stable start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stable


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

Rosemount Coach House in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rosemount Coach House, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rosemount Coach House self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rosemount Coach House start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemount Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Cottage in Nateby, Cumbria, North West England

Old Cottage, Nateby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Cottage self catering accommodation in Nateby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Elder Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Elder Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Elder 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 . Prices at Elder Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elder Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ty Cerrig in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Cerrig, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Cerrig self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Cerrig start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cerrig


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Andrews Hall in Calstock, Cornwall, South West England

St Andrews Hall, Calstock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

St Andrews Hall self catering accommodation in Calstock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at St Andrews Hall start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Andrews Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Street Head Farm in Lothersdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Street Head Farm, Lothersdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street Head Farm in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Street Head Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street Head Farm start from £530 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street Head Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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