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 Coach House in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire, Central England

The Coach House, Norton Shropshire

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Lempitlaw Farm in Kelso, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

1 Lempitlaw Farm, Kelso

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

1 Lempitlaw Farm self catering accommodation in Kelso, Berwickshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Lempitlaw Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Lempitlaw Farm start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Lempitlaw Farm


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

Broallan in Broallan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Broallan, Broallan

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Broallan self catering accommodation in Broallan, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Broallan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broallan start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broallan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fairholme in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fairholme, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fairholme self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fairholme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fairholme start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairholme


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stoneycroft Barn in Midhopestones, South Yorkshire, Central England

Stoneycroft Barn, Midhopestones

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Stoneycroft Barn self catering accommodation in Midhopestones, South Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneycroft Barn start from £514 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneycroft Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lake View in Nafferton, East Yorkshire, North East England

Lake View, Nafferton

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Lake View self catering accommodation in Nafferton, East 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. Lake View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lake View start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


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

Penmaen House in Trefor, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penmaen House, Trefor

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penmaen House self catering accommodation in Trefor, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Penmaen House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penmaen House start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penmaen House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Carthys Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Carthys Cottage, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Carthys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carthys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carthys Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carthys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Currane Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Currane Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Currane Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lough Currane Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Currane Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Currane Cottage


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

Johnnies Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Johnnies Cottage, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Johnnies Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnies Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnies Cottage


Sleeps 8 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

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