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

Kosy Cottage in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk, East England

Kosy Cottage, Buxton, Norfolk

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kosy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kosy Cottage start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

6 Malthouse Court in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

6 Malthouse Court, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

6 Malthouse Court self catering accommodation in Watchet, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 6 Malthouse Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Malthouse Court start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Malthouse Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Coach House in Canon Pyon, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Canon Pyon

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Canon Pyon, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Outcast Cottage in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Outcast Cottage, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Outcast Cottage self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Outcast Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Outcast Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Outcast Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Portland House in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Portland House, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Portland House self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 20. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Portland House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portland House start from £1214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portland House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cherry Tree Cottage in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cherry Tree Cottage, Sheriff Hutton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cherry Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Duncruzin Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Duncruzin Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Duncruzin Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Duncruzin Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncruzin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

La Cala in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

La Cala, Penderyn

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

La Cala self catering accommodation in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at La Cala start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about La Cala


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

The Limes Coach House in Curry Rivel, Somerset, South West England

The Limes Coach House, Curry Rivel

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Limes Coach House self catering accommodation in Curry Rivel, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Limes Coach House start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Limes Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Middle Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Middle Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Middle Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Middle Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Barn start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Barn


Sleeps 2 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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