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

Edencrest Lodge in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Edencrest Lodge, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Edencrest Lodge self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Edencrest Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Edencrest Lodge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

26 Ragged Staff in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

26 Ragged Staff, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

26 Ragged Staff self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 26 Ragged Staff start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 26 Ragged Staff


Sleeps 6 Garden

Meadow Lea in Orleton, Herefordshire, West England

Meadow Lea, Orleton

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Meadow Lea self catering accommodation in Orleton, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Meadow Lea start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Lea


Sleeps 4 Garden

South Crescent Cottage in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

South Crescent Cottage, Wigtown

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

South Crescent Cottage self catering accommodation in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . South Crescent Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Crescent Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Crescent Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bay View House in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Bay View House, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay View House self catering accommodation in Lynmouth, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay View House start from £717 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Cuckoostone Cottage in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Cuckoostone Cottage, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Cuckoostone Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Cuckoostone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoostone Cottage start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuckoostone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Elisabeth Cottage in Banff, Banffshire, East Scotland

Elisabeth Cottage, Banff

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Elisabeth Cottage self catering accommodation in Banff, Banffshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Elisabeth Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elisabeth Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Chestnuts in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire, North East England

Chestnuts, Thornton-Le-Dale

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Chestnuts self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Chestnuts does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chestnuts start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnuts


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Peace Cottage in Stainton, County Durham, North East England

Peace Cottage, Stainton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Peace Cottage self catering accommodation in Stainton, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Peace Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peace Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peace Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Tamar View in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

2 Tamar View, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 Tamar View self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Tamar View start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Tamar View


Sleeps 6 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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