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

Sycamore Cottage in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sycamore Cottage, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sycamore Cottage self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sycamore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Orchard in Levens, Cumbria, North West England

The Orchard, Levens

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Levens, 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. Prices at The Orchard start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Cois Cuaine in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland West

1 Cois Cuaine, Bellharbour

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

1 Cois Cuaine self catering accommodation in Bellharbour, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Cois Cuaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Cois Cuaine start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Cois Cuaine


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

19 King Street in Margate, Kent, South East England

19 King Street, Margate

Breaks in KentSouth East England

19 King Street self catering accommodation in Margate, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19 King Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 King Street start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 King Street


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craigmore Lodge in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Craigmore Lodge, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Craigmore Lodge self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Craigmore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craigmore Lodge start from £1272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craigmore Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Carraige na Farraige in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carraige na Farraige, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carraige na Farraige self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Carraige na Farraige start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraige na Farraige


Sleeps 4 Garden

Nant yr Hendre in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Nant yr Hendre, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Nant yr Hendre self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nant yr Hendre start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant yr Hendre


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

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

Henderson House in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Henderson House, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Henderson House self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Henderson House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henderson House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Virginia Cottage in Acton Burnell, Shropshire, West England

Virginia Cottage, Acton Burnell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Virginia Cottage self catering accommodation in Acton Burnell, Shropshire 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. Virginia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Virginia Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Virginia Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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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