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 Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ash Tree Lodge in Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire, North East England

Ash Tree Lodge, Stamford Bridge

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Ash Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ash Tree Lodge start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Tree Lodge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Cysgod y Mynydd in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cysgod y Mynydd, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cysgod y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Cysgod y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cysgod y Mynydd start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cysgod y Mynydd


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Fern Lea in Nolton Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Fern Lea, Nolton Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Fern Lea self catering accommodation in Nolton Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fern Lea start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Lea


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hartcliffe View in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire, Central England

Hartcliffe View, Millhouse Green

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Hartcliffe View self catering accommodation in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Hartcliffe View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hartcliffe View start from £839 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartcliffe View


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Orbayu in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Orbayu, St Ishmaels

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Orbayu self catering accommodation in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Orbayu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orbayu start from £531 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orbayu


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rosemount House in Guileen, County Cork, Ireland South

Rosemount House, Guileen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rosemount House self catering accommodation in Guileen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rosemount House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemount House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemount House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Contention Barn in Penhallow, Cornwall, South West England

Contention Barn, Penhallow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Contention Barn self catering accommodation in Penhallow, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Contention Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Contention Barn start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Contention Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Hen Argoed Cottage in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hen Argoed Cottage, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hen Argoed Cottage in North 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hen Argoed Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Argoed Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Argoed Cottage


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

Number 14 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 14 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 14 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Number 14 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 14 Knights Haven start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 14 Knights Haven


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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