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

Hermosa in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hermosa, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hermosa self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire 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. Hermosa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hermosa start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hermosa


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

Mountain Cottage in Glencar, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mountain Cottage, Glencar

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mountain Cottage self catering accommodation in Glencar, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mountain Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Croft Head Cottage in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Head Cottage, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft Head Cottage self catering accommodation in Wrelton, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Croft Head Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Head Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Little Orchard Cottage in Hope Bagot, Shropshire, West England

Little Orchard Cottage, Hope Bagot

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Bagot, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Orchard Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Merlin in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Merlin, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Merlin self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Merlin start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Gentiana Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Gentiana Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Gentiana Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham 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. Prices at Gentiana Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gentiana Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pond Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Pond Cottage, Yafford

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Pond Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pond Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Stable End in Luntley, Herefordshire, Central England

Stable End, Luntley

Breaks in HerefordshireCentral England

Stable End in Central 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable End start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable End


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mulgrave Cottage in Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mulgrave Cottage, Port Mulgrave

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mulgrave Cottage self catering accommodation in Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mulgrave Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mulgrave Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulgrave Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moors Edge Cottage in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Moors Edge Cottage, Rosedale Abbey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Moors Edge Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moors Edge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moors Edge Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moors Edge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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