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

Apartment 6 in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 6, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 6 self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 6 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apartment 6 start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 6


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Gelding in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Gelding, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Gelding 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. The Gelding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gelding start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gelding


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Woodhill in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast, North East England

Woodhill, Cottingham

Breaks in Yorkshire Moors and CoastNorth East England

Woodhill self catering accommodation in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodhill start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodhill


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

15 Harbour Court in Courtmacsherry, County Cork, Ireland South

15 Harbour Court, Courtmacsherry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

15 Harbour Court self catering accommodation in Courtmacsherry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 15 Harbour Court start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Harbour Court


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hen Cottage in Rossett, Wrexham, North Wales

Hen Cottage, Rossett

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

Hen Cottage self catering accommodation in Rossett, Wrexham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hen Cottage start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Grooms Cottage in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Grooms Cottage, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Grooms Cottage self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Grooms Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grooms Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mayfield in All Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Mayfield, All Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Mayfield self catering accommodation in All Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mayfield start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayfield


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oak Cottage in Penysarn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Oak Cottage, Penysarn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Penysarn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Viewfield in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Viewfield, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Viewfield self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Viewfield start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viewfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Waycot Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waycot Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waycot Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waycot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waycot Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waycot Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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