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

Curlew in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Curlew, Milford Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Curlew self catering accommodation in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Curlew start from £372 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Glenfrughart in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Glenfrughart, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Glenfrughart self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Glenfrughart start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenfrughart


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cranagher House in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Cranagher House, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cranagher House self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cranagher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cranagher House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranagher House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Cwm Barn in Mainstone, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cwm Barn, Mainstone

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cwm Barn self catering accommodation in Mainstone, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Old Cwm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cwm Barn start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cwm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Ford Farm Annexe in Honiton, Devon, South West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe, Honiton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe self catering accommodation in Honiton, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Old Ford Farm Annexe start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Ford Farm Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ysgubor in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgubor, Dinas Mawddwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgubor self catering accommodation in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ysgubor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor start from £692 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Dairy House in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Dairy House, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Dairy House in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dairy House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy House start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy House


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

Alpine Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Alpine Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Alpine Lodge in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Alpine Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alpine Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bramble Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Bramble Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway 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. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stilehouse Apartment in Menith Wood, Worcestershire, West England

The Stilehouse Apartment, Menith Wood

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Stilehouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Menith Wood, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Stilehouse Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stilehouse Apartment


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by 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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