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

Rockview House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rockview House, Charlestown

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rockview House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rockview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockview House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockview House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Church Settle 2 in Somerton, Somerset, South West England

Church Settle 2, Somerton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Church Settle 2 self catering accommodation in Somerton, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Church Settle 2 start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Settle 2


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Greycroft in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Greycroft, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Greycroft self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Greycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greycroft start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greycroft


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Daisy Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Daisy Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stoneycroft in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneycroft, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneycroft self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneycroft start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneycroft


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

Woodlands in Garstang, Lancashire, North West England

Woodlands, Garstang

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Garstang, Lancashire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodlands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


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

Creevy Cottage in Cliffoney, County Sligo, Ireland West

Creevy Cottage, Cliffoney

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Creevy Cottage self catering accommodation in Cliffoney, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Creevy Cottage start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Split Cottage in Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England

Split Cottage, Falmouth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Split Cottage self catering accommodation in Falmouth, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Split Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Split Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Split Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Crusty Hills in Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Crusty Hills, Ferryside

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Crusty Hills self catering accommodation in Ferryside, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crusty Hills start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crusty Hills


Sleeps 6 Garden

Three Peaks Barn in Chapel-Le-Dale, North Yorkshire, North West England

Three Peaks Barn, Chapel-Le-Dale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Three Peaks Barn self catering accommodation in Chapel-Le-Dale, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Three Peaks Barn start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Three Peaks Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

 

 

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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