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 Hayloft in Combs, Derbyshire, Central England

The Hayloft, Combs

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Hayloft in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


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

Spiddal Thatch Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spiddal Thatch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal Thatch Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal Thatch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey 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. Hen Tyn Y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Tyn Y Mynydd start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Tyn Y Mynydd


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Elfstone Cottage in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage, Stonehaven

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Elfstone Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elfstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Sycamore Lodge in Hinstock, Shropshire, West England

Sycamore Lodge, Hinstock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sycamore Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinstock, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sycamore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

4 Martins Row in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Martins Row, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Martins Row self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Martins Row start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Martins Row


Sleeps 4 Garden

Orchard Cottage in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, North West England

Orchard Cottage, Appleby In Westmorland

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in Portland Bill, Dorset, South West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge, Portland Bill

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Woodlands Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodlands Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Ty Cerrig in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Cerrig, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Cerrig self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Cerrig start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cerrig


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

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