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

Boatyard By The Sea in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Boatyard By The Sea, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Boatyard By The Sea self catering accommodation in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Boatyard By The Sea start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boatyard By The Sea


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bakers Cottage in Portknockie, Banffshire, East Scotland

Bakers Cottage, Portknockie

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Bakers Cottage self catering accommodation in Portknockie, Banffshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bakers Cottage start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bakers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gernos Lodge in Coed-Y-Bryn, Flintshire, North Wales

Gernos Lodge, Coed-Y-Bryn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Gernos Lodge self catering accommodation in Coed-Y-Bryn, Flintshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gernos Lodge start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gernos Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Keepers Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Keepers Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Keepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Keepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Keepers Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Hideaway in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Hideaway, St Johns Town of Dalry

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Hideaway self catering accommodation in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hideaway start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

Harrisons Cottage in Llandegla, Denbighshire, North Wales

Harrisons Cottage, Llandegla

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Harrisons Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandegla, Denbighshire 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Harrisons Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrisons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coles Cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Coles Cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coles Cottage self catering accommodation in Holsworthy, Devon 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. Prices at Coles Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Thornlea in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Thornlea, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Thornlea self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thornlea start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thornlea


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Goldcrest in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

Goldcrest, Meerbrook

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Goldcrest self catering accommodation in Meerbrook, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Goldcrest start from £797 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bungalow in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Bungalow, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bungalow start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 4 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

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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