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

1 The Courtyard in Alderholt, Dorset, South West England

1 The Courtyard, Alderholt

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

1 The Courtyard self catering accommodation in Alderholt, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 The Courtyard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 The Courtyard start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 The Courtyard


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Yr Hen Llaethdy in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Yr Hen Llaethdy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Llaethdy start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Llaethdy


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

The Carthouse in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Carthouse, Shorwell

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Carthouse self catering accommodation in Shorwell, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Carthouse start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Carthouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Stables in North Piddle, Worcestershire, West England

The Old Stables, North Piddle

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Old Stables in West England 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. Prices at The Old Stables start from £619 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


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

Stone Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stoney Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Stoney Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Stoney Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 9. 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 Stoney Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoney Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barnes Croft Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Barnes Croft Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barnes Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Barnes Croft Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnes Croft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hinks Farm Cottage in Lilleshall, Shropshire, West England

The Hinks Farm Cottage, Lilleshall

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Hinks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Lilleshall, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hinks Farm Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hinks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Black Swan Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Black Swan Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Black Swan Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Swan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Swan Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Swan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Watchmakers Shop in Cropton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop, Cropton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop self catering accommodation in Cropton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Watchmakers Shop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Watchmakers Shop start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Watchmakers Shop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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

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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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