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- Coastguard Court in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House- Coastguard Court start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House- Coastguard Court


Sleeps 4 Garden

5 Belle Vue Heights in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

5 Belle Vue Heights, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

5 Belle Vue Heights self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 5 Belle Vue Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Belle Vue Heights start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Belle Vue Heights


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Lees Stables in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Lees Stables, Coldstream

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Lees Stables self catering accommodation in Coldstream, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Lees Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lees Stables start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lees Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Church View in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Church View, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Church View self catering accommodation in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Church View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


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

William Court Cottage in Irton Hall, Cumbria, North West England

William Court Cottage, Irton Hall

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

William Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Irton Hall, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . William Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at William Court Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about William Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lavender Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Schoolmaster Pasture in Hurst, North Yorkshire, North East England

Schoolmaster Pasture, Hurst

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Schoolmaster Pasture self catering accommodation in Hurst, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Schoolmaster Pasture start from £453 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Schoolmaster Pasture


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Caitlins Cottage in Clashmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Caitlins Cottage, Clashmore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Caitlins Cottage self catering accommodation in Clashmore, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Caitlins Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caitlins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tranquillity Base in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tranquillity Base, Sheriff Hutton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tranquillity Base self catering accommodation in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tranquillity Base does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tranquillity Base start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tranquillity Base


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Summerbourne in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Summerbourne, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Summerbourne in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Summerbourne does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Summerbourne start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerbourne


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

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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