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 Henton, Somerset, South West England

The Coach House, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Belderrig Cottage in Belderrig, County Mayo, Ireland West

Belderrig Cottage, Belderrig

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Belderrig Cottage self catering accommodation in Belderrig, County Mayo 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. Belderrig Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belderrig Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belderrig Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Secret Hideaway in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, Mid Wales

The Secret Hideaway, Lake Vyrnwy

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Secret Hideaway self catering accommodation in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys 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. The Secret Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Secret Hideaway start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Secret Hideaway


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bray Cottage in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Bray Cottage, Hepworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Bray Cottage in North West England 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: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bray Cottage start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bray Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Burton House in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Burton House, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Burton House self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burton House start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burton House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Harbour View Apartment in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harbour View Apartment, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harbour View Apartment self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harbour View Apartment start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour View Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Cowbar Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cowbar Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cowbar Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cowbar Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowbar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pine Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pine Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pine Cottage in North East England 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pine Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Rose Cottage in Docking, Norfolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Docking

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Docking, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden 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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