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

Belle Hill Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Belle Hill Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Belle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Belle Hill Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Waterdown in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Waterdown, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Waterdown self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waterdown start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterdown


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

10 Barr Na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

10 Barr Na Sraide, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

10 Barr Na Sraide self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 10 Barr Na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Barr Na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Mill Cottage in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Mill Cottage, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Mill Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Old Mill Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Granite Cottage in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Granite Cottage, Nethy Bridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Granite Cottage self catering accommodation in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Granite Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granite Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granite Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Suidhe Lodge in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Suidhe Lodge, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Suidhe Lodge self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Suidhe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suidhe Lodge start from £1199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suidhe Lodge


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

Poppy Lodge in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, South West England

Poppy Lodge, Cotswold Water Park

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Poppy Lodge self catering accommodation in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Poppy Lodge start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lakeview House in Gorteeny, County Galway, Ireland West

Lakeview House, Gorteeny

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Lakeview House self catering accommodation in Gorteeny, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lakeview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeview House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Bluebell Cottage in Henstridge, Somerset, South West England

Bluebell Cottage, Henstridge

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Henstridge, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lletyr Bugail in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Lletyr Bugail, Dolgellau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Lletyr Bugail 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lletyr Bugail start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lletyr Bugail


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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