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

Tor View in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

Tor View, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tor View self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tor View start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tor View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Longhouse in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

Longhouse, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Longhouse self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Longhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Townhouse in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, South West Scotland

The Townhouse, Kirkcudbright

Breaks in KirkcudbrightshireSouth West Scotland

The Townhouse in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Townhouse start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Townhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

The Stable in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

The Stable, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 5. This 2 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 The Stable start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Harrison House in Arkendale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harrison House, Arkendale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harrison House self catering accommodation in Arkendale, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harrison House start from £755 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrison House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

27 Upper Big House in Melvich, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

27 Upper Big House, Melvich

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

27 Upper Big House self catering accommodation in Melvich, Sutherland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . 27 Upper Big House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 27 Upper Big House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 27 Upper Big House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Dale Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Dale Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Dale Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire 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. Dale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dale Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dale Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hayloft Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

21 Brittas Bay Park in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland East

21 Brittas Bay Park, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

21 Brittas Bay Park self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 21 Brittas Bay Park start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Brittas Bay Park


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bramble Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Bramble Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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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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