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

9 Linden Grove in Canterbury, Kent, South East England

9 Linden Grove, Canterbury

Breaks in KentSouth East England

9 Linden Grove self catering accommodation in Canterbury, Kent sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Linden Grove start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Linden Grove


Sleeps 2 Garden

Mountain View in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Mountain View, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 5. 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 Mountain View start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bullace Barn in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire, Central England

Bullace Barn, Millhouse Green

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Bullace Barn self catering accommodation in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bullace Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bullace Barn start from £433 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bullace Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

2 Eden Grove Cottages in Armathwaite, Cumbria, North West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages, Armathwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages self catering accommodation in Armathwaite, Cumbria 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. 2 Eden Grove Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Eden Grove Cottages start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Eden Grove Cottages


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

Manor House Barn in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

Manor House Barn, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Manor House Barn self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Manor House Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor House Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaves Cottage in Brandsby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Seaves Cottage, Brandsby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Seaves Cottage in North East England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaves Cottage start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaves Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Hayloft in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Hayloft, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hayloft start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Armada Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Armada Cottage, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Armada Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Armada Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Armada Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunset Cottage in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunset Cottage, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunset Cottage self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Sunset Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunset Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunset Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Gegin Foch in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Gegin Foch, Llanaelhaearn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Gegin Foch self catering accommodation in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Y Gegin Foch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Gegin Foch start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Gegin Foch


Sleeps 4 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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