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

Old Mill Cottage in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Mill Cottage, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Mill Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Old Mill Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Mill Cottage


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

Corner Cottage in Wangford, Suffolk, East England

Corner Cottage, Wangford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Corner Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Oaktree Cottage in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, South West England

Oaktree Cottage, Broadwoodkelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oaktree Cottage self catering accommodation in Broadwoodkelly, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oaktree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oaktree Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oaktree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Corn Crake in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Corn Crake, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Corn Crake self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Corn Crake does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corn Crake start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corn Crake


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

Hollies Barn in Atlow, Derbyshire, Central England

Hollies Barn, Atlow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hollies Barn self catering accommodation in Atlow, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hollies Barn start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollies Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Buzzard Heights in Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Buzzard Heights, Bridgwater

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Buzzard Heights in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Buzzard Heights start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buzzard Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bramleys in Burtle, Somerset, South West England

Bramleys, Burtle

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bramleys self catering accommodation in Burtle, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bramleys does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramleys start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramleys


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pool House in Whitton, Shropshire, West England

Pool House, Whitton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Pool House self catering accommodation in Whitton, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Activities close by include fishing . Pool House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pool House start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pool House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Brians Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Brians Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Brians Cottage in North East 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 Brians Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brians Cottage


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

Groove Armada in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Groove Armada, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Groove Armada self catering accommodation in Kingsdown, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Groove Armada start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Groove Armada


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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