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 Vicarage Apartment in Godshill, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Old Vicarage Apartment, Godshill

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Old Vicarage Apartment in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Vicarage Apartment start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Vicarage Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Rhos in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Rhos, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Rhos self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd 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. Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rhos start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos


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

Handels Harmony in Leuchars, Fife, Central Scotland

Handels Harmony, Leuchars

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Handels Harmony self catering accommodation in Leuchars, Fife sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Handels Harmony does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Handels Harmony start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Handels Harmony


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Llechwedd in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llechwedd, Dolgellau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llechwedd self catering accommodation in Dolgellau, 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 Llechwedd start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llechwedd


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bron Gors in Edern, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bron Gors, Edern

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bron Gors self catering accommodation in Edern, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron Gors start from £414 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Gors


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Beech Lane Farmhouse in Gowran, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse, Gowran

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Gowran, County Kilkenny sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beech Lane Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Lane Farmhouse start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Lane Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ivy Cottage in Flamborough, East Yorkshire, North East England

Ivy Cottage, Flamborough

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Flamborough, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Fleshbeck Cottage in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

Fleshbeck Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fleshbeck Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fleshbeck Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fleshbeck Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fleshbeck Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunnyside Cottage in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Angus Crescent in Ballachulish, Argyll, West Scotland

3 Angus Crescent, Ballachulish

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 Angus Crescent self catering accommodation in Ballachulish, Argyll sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 Angus Crescent does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Angus Crescent start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Angus Crescent


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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