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

Beamsley View in Addingham, West Yorkshire, North West England

Beamsley View, Addingham

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Beamsley View self catering accommodation in Addingham, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beamsley View start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beamsley View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rose Cottage in Hine Heath, Shropshire, West England

Rose Cottage, Hine Heath

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Hine Heath, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Colton Loft in Husthwaite, North Yorkshire, North East England

Colton Loft, Husthwaite

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Colton Loft self catering accommodation in Husthwaite, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Colton Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Colton Loft start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colton Loft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Transvaal House in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Transvaal House, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Transvaal House self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Transvaal House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Transvaal House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Transvaal House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Red Barn in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Red Barn, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Red Barn self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 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 The Red Barn start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Red Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fairway Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Fairway Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairway Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairway Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Butterfield Cottage in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Butterfield Cottage, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Butterfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Butterfield Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfield Cottage


Sleeps 4

West End Apartment in Glasgow, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

West End Apartment, Glasgow

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

West End Apartment self catering accommodation in Glasgow, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at West End Apartment start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Apartment


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Todd Fall Farmhouse in Heighington , County Durham, North East England

Todd Fall Farmhouse, Heighington

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Todd Fall Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Heighington , County Durham sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Todd Fall Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Todd Fall Farmhouse start from £765 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Todd Fall Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Capel in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd 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. Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

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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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