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

52 Main Street in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

52 Main Street, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

52 Main Street self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 52 Main Street start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 52 Main Street


Sleeps 6

Beachcomber Cottage in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Beachcomber Cottage, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Beachcomber Cottage self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beachcomber Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachcomber Cottage start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcomber Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

The Coach House, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Coach House in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

Ysgubor Hir in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Ysgubor Hir, Pontarddulais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Ysgubor Hir self catering accommodation in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ysgubor Hir start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Hir


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Oak Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Oak Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Oak Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dessies Cottage in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland South

Dessies Cottage, Macroom

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Dessies Cottage self catering accommodation in Macroom, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dessies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dessies Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dessies Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Overleigh Cottage in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Overleigh Cottage, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Overleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Overleigh Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Overleigh Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

17 Glyn Y Marian in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

17 Glyn Y Marian, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

17 Glyn Y Marian self catering accommodation in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 17 Glyn Y Marian does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 17 Glyn Y Marian start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Glyn Y Marian


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Partridge Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Partridge Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Partridge 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 . It also has Internet access. Partridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partridge Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partridge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

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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