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

The Barn in Burton Fleming, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Barn, Burton Fleming

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Burton Fleming, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. 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 Willow Cottage start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Gwyn in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Gwyn, Penmynydd

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Gwyn self catering accommodation in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bwthyn Gwyn start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Armada Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Armada Cottage, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Armada Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Armada Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Armada Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grange Cottage in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grange Cottage, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grange Cottage self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Grange Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage - Coombe Farm House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage - Coombe Farm House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Avery Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Avery Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avery Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avery Cottage start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avery Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Bay View in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Bay View, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bay View self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bay View start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View


Sleeps 4 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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