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

Clint Cottage in St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Clint Cottage, St Boswells

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Clint Cottage in Borders Scotland has a 4 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. Clint Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clint Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clint Cottage


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

Wrens Nest in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Wrens Nest, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wrens Nest self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Wrens Nest start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wrens Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden

High Smarber in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

High Smarber, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

High Smarber in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at High Smarber start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Smarber


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Southwitton, Northumberland, North East England

The Byre, Southwitton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Southwitton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Byre start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Hine Heath, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Hine Heath

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Hine Heath, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Dairy in Starbotton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Dairy, Starbotton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Starbotton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cavan Hill Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cavan Hill Cottage, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cavan Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cavan Hill Cottage start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cavan Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Mission Hall in Cromore, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Old Mission Hall, Cromore

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Old Mission Hall in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Old Mission Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Mission Hall start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Mission Hall


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Summertime Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Summertime Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Summertime Lodge self catering accommodation in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Summertime Lodge start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summertime Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Byre in Wearhead, County Durham, North East England

The Byre, Wearhead

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Wearhead, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

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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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