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

Bron-y-Bryn Lodge in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Lodge, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Lodge in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron-y-Bryn Lodge start from £939 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron-y-Bryn Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Killorglin Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Killorglin Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Killorglin Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Killorglin Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Heritage in Whitsome, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

The Heritage, Whitsome

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

The Heritage in Borders Scotland 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Heritage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Heritage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Heritage


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

Bay Cottage in Gurnard, Isle of Wight, South East England

Bay Cottage, Gurnard

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden

Carraige na Farraige in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carraige na Farraige, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carraige na Farraige self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Carraige na Farraige start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraige na Farraige


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lanes Barn in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lanes Barn, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lanes Barn self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lanes Barn start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lanes Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Corn Loft in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Corn Loft, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Corn Loft self catering accommodation in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire 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 Corn Loft start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Corn Loft


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Beachmaster in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Beachmaster, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

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


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Palamara in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Palamara, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Palamara in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Palamara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palamara start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palamara


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Dairy in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

The Dairy, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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