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

Sunningdale in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Sunningdale, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sunningdale self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunningdale start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunningdale


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Willow Brook Barn in Asterton, Shropshire, West England

Willow Brook Barn, Asterton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Willow Brook Barn self catering accommodation in Asterton, Shropshire 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. Willow Brook Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Brook Barn start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Brook Barn


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

Rockview House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rockview House, Charlestown

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rockview House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rockview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockview House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockview House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lovat Terrace in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Lovat Terrace, Fort Augustus

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Lovat Terrace self catering accommodation in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lovat Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lovat Terrace start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lovat Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Miramar Lodge in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Miramar Lodge, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Miramar Lodge self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Miramar Lodge start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miramar Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Nant Cottage in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Nant Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Nant Cottage self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 6. 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 Nant Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coquet Cottage in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Coquet Cottage, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Coquet Cottage self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coquet Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coquet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ayton Mill Cottage in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Ayton Mill Cottage, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Ayton Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ayton Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ayton Mill Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ayton Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage in Oldfield, West Yorkshire, North West England

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage, Oldfield

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Oldfield, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallows in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Swallows, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Swallows self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallows start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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