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 Olde Cowshed in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Olde Cowshed, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Olde Cowshed in West 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 Olde Cowshed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Olde Cowshed start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olde Cowshed


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1A Glynsk House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

1A Glynsk House, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

1A Glynsk House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1A Glynsk House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1A Glynsk House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Trem y Mor in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trem y Mor, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trem y Mor self catering accommodation in Llanfair, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trem y Mor start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trem y Mor


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Coach House in Kinnersley, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Kinnersley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Kinnersley, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 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 £255 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

The Coach House in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Coach House, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Coach House in North East 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Coach House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Well House Apartment in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

The Well House Apartment, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Well House Apartment self catering accommodation in Watchet, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Well House Apartment start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Well House Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gun End Cottage in Swythamley, Staffordshire, Central England

Gun End Cottage, Swythamley

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Gun End Cottage self catering accommodation in Swythamley, Staffordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gun End Cottage start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gun End Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunnymeade Apartment in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Sunnymeade Apartment, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sunnymeade Apartment self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunnymeade Apartment start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnymeade Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Blue Haven Cottage in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Blue Haven Cottage, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Blue Haven Cottage self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blue Haven Cottage start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Haven Cottage


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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