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

Stable Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Stable Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Loft in Shobdon, Herefordshire, West England

The Loft, Shobdon

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Loft self catering accommodation in Shobdon, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Painters Cottage in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

The Painters Cottage, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Painters Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Painters Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Painters Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Painters Cottage


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

Lough Brin House in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Brin House, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Brin House self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Brin House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Brin House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Brin House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Maltings in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Maltings, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Maltings self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Maltings start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Maltings


Sleeps 6

Yr Efail in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Efail, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Efail self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yr Efail start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Efail


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Hayloft in Elsdon, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Hayloft, Elsdon

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Hayloft self catering accommodation in Elsdon, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Hayloft start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Hayloft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Station Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Station Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Station Cottage in North Wales 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 . Prices at Station Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage in Horsley, , Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage, Horsley

Breaks in Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Horsley, sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Horsley Banks Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horsley Banks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Penmaen House in Trefor, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penmaen House, Trefor

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penmaen House self catering accommodation in Trefor, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Penmaen House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penmaen House start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penmaen House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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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