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

Town End Cottage in Witherslack, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Cottage, Witherslack

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Cottage self catering accommodation in Witherslack, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Town End Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Meadow View in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Meadow View, Laugharne

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Meadow View in South Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow View start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Blackwater Chalet in Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

Blackwater Chalet, Kinlochleven

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Blackwater Chalet self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven, Argyll 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 Blackwater Chalet start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Little Cowarne, Herefordshire, West England

The Stables, Little Cowarne

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Stables in 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 . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Coquet Retreat in Rothbury, Northumberland, North East England

Coquet Retreat, Rothbury

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Coquet Retreat self catering accommodation in Rothbury, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coquet Retreat start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coquet Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Foresters in Coddenham, Suffolk, East England

Foresters, Coddenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Foresters self catering accommodation in Coddenham, Suffolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Foresters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foresters start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foresters


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Witherslack, Cumbria, North West England

Rose Cottage, Witherslack

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Witherslack, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


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

Rosemary Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Rosemary Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rosemary Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rosemary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Church Farm Cottage in Edlaston, Derbyshire, Central England

Church Farm Cottage, Edlaston

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Church Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Edlaston, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Church Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Farm Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Farm Cottage


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

Ocean Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ocean Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ocean Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ocean Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Cottage


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

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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