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

Lodge Cottage in Elgin, Morayshire, East Scotland

Lodge Cottage, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in Elgin, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lodge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hilary in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

Hilary, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Hilary self catering accommodation in Bewdley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hilary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hilary start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hilary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Carnmore Cottage in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Carnmore Cottage, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Carnmore Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carnmore Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnmore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Sunrise Villa in Corton, Suffolk, East England

Sunrise Villa, Corton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunrise Villa self catering accommodation in Corton, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Sunrise Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunrise Villa start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunrise Villa


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rockfield House in Moycullen, County Galway, Ireland West

Rockfield House, Moycullen

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rockfield House in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. 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 Rockfield House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockfield House


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

Y Bwythyn in Tregynon, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Bwythyn, Tregynon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Bwythyn in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Y Bwythyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwythyn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Granary in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Beudy Bach in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Beudy Bach, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Beudy Bach self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beudy Bach start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beudy Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sea View Cottage in Barmston, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sea View Cottage, Barmston

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Sea View Cottage self catering accommodation in Barmston, East Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

15 Forest Park Lodges in High Bickington, Devon, South West England

15 Forest Park Lodges, High Bickington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

15 Forest Park Lodges self catering accommodation in High Bickington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 15 Forest Park Lodges start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Forest Park Lodges


Sleeps 4

 

 

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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