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 Laurels in Llansilin, Powys, Mid Wales

The Laurels, Llansilin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Laurels self catering accommodation in Llansilin, Powys sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Laurels start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Laurels


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Homestead in Hardraw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Homestead, Hardraw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Homestead self catering accommodation in Hardraw, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Homestead start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homestead


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach Bungalow in Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales

Beach Bungalow, Rhyl

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Beach Bungalow self catering accommodation in Rhyl, Denbighshire sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beach Bungalow start from £900 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Bungalow


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Clair House 2 in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Clair House 2, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Clair House 2 self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Clair House 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clair House 2 start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clair House 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Ash Tree Lodge in Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire, North East England

Ash Tree Lodge, Stamford Bridge

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Ash Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ash Tree Lodge start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Tree Lodge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Delft Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Delft Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Delft Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Delft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delft Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Whytings in Uplyme, Devon, South West England

Whytings, Uplyme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whytings self catering accommodation in Uplyme, Devon sleeps 20. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whytings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whytings start from £1174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whytings


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Torenton House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Torenton House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Torenton House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Torenton House start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torenton House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Long Barn in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

The Long Barn, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Suil Na Mara in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Suil Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suil Na Mara start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suil Na Mara


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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