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

Langwell in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Langwell, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Langwell self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Langwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Langwell start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Langwell


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Shepherd’s Farm Cottage in Lenham Heath, Kent, South East England

Shepherd’s Farm Cottage, Lenham Heath

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Shepherd’s Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Lenham Heath, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Shepherd’s Farm Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherd’s Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kynaston Cottage in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Kynaston Cottage, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Kynaston Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kynaston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kynaston Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kynaston Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Coquet Cottage in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Coquet Cottage, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Coquet Cottage self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coquet Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coquet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bluebell Cottage in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bluebell Cottage, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rising Sun in Trecastle, Powys, South Wales

Rising Sun, Trecastle

Breaks in PowysSouth Wales

Rising Sun self catering accommodation in Trecastle, Powys sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rising Sun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rising Sun start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rising Sun


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

The George in Bettws Cedewain, Powys, Mid Wales

The George, Bettws Cedewain

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The George self catering accommodation in Bettws Cedewain, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The George start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The George


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Caola Nua in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caola Nua, Kilcrohane

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caola Nua self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Caola Nua start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caola Nua


Sleeps 6 Garden

Oyster Lodge in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Oyster Lodge, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Oyster Lodge self catering accommodation in Kinvara, 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. Oyster Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Quayside House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Quayside House, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


Sleeps 6 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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