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 Old Dairy at Shaws Farm in Atlow, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm, Atlow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm self catering accommodation in Atlow, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bridle Cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bridle Cottage, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bridle Cottage self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bridle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bridle Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridle Cottage


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

Bwthyn Clyd in Llanddaniel Fab, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Clyd, Llanddaniel Fab

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Clyd self catering accommodation in Llanddaniel Fab, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwthyn Clyd start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Clyd


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Coach House in Crich, Derbyshire, Central England

The Coach House, Crich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Crich, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

Holly Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Holly Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Holly Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lavender Cottage, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Beach View in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Beach View, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Beach View self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beach View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Beeches in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Beeches, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Beeches in South Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Beeches start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beeches


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Goodlands Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Goodlands Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Goodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Goodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goodlands Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goodlands Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bracken Lodge in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Bracken Lodge, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Bracken Lodge self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bracken Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bracken Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden 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

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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