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 Retreat in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Retreat, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Retreat start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stable in Marstow, Herefordshire, West England

The Stable, Marstow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Marstow, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Arwel in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Arwel, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arwel self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Arwel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arwel start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arwel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Walmsley House in Bempton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Walmsley House, Bempton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Walmsley House self catering accommodation in Bempton, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Walmsley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Walmsley House start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walmsley House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis, Cashel

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tigh Mhicil Thomáis start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Mhicil Thomáis


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Helm Eden in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Helm Eden, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Helm Eden in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Helm Eden start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helm Eden


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Old Inchbrook School in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old Inchbrook School, Nailsworth

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old Inchbrook School self catering accommodation in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Inchbrook School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Inchbrook School start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Inchbrook School


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Powerhouse in Durham, County Durham, North East England

The Old Powerhouse, Durham

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Old Powerhouse 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 . Prices at The Old Powerhouse start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Powerhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

The Granary in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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