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

Amber Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Amber Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Amber Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Amber Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Amber Cottage start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amber Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Ard Mo Chroi in Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland South

Ard Mo Chroi, Ballyvourney

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ard Mo Chroi self catering accommodation in Ballyvourney, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ard Mo Chroi start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Mo Chroi


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shire Cottage in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

Shire Cottage, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Shire Cottage self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Shire Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Beech Tree Cottage in Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland South

Beech Tree Cottage, Ballyduff

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Beech Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyduff, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Beech Tree Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

West View Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

West View Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West View Cottage self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West View Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stockdale House in Feizor, North Yorkshire, North West England

Stockdale House, Feizor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Stockdale House self catering accommodation in Feizor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stockdale House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stockdale House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1A Glynsk House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

1A Glynsk House, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

1A Glynsk House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1A Glynsk House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1A Glynsk House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Island View Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Island View Cottage, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Island View Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Island View Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pen Y Bryn Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pen Y Bryn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen Y Bryn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Bryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stone Cottage in Mold, Clwyd, North Wales

Stone Cottage, Mold

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Mold, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone 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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