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

Midfeather Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Midfeather Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Midfeather Cottage self catering accommodation in Edale, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Midfeather Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Midfeather Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ard Caoin in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ard Caoin, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ard Caoin self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 13. 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 Ard Caoin start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Caoin


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

Cappacurry Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Cottage, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cappacurry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cappacurry Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bank View in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Bank View, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Bank View self catering accommodation in Aberaeron, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bank View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bank View start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brynteg in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Brynteg, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Brynteg self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brynteg start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynteg


Sleeps 6 Garden

Llwyn Onn in Nercwys, Flintshire, North Wales

Llwyn Onn, Nercwys

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Llwyn Onn self catering accommodation in Nercwys, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyn Onn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyn Onn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyn Onn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Church Farm Barn in Halford, Shropshire, West England

1 Church Farm Barn, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

1 Church Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Church Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Church Farm Barn start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Church Farm Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Radharc Na Hoilleann in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Radharc Na Hoilleann start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Hoilleann


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Lodge Farm Barn in Deepdean, Herefordshire, West England

The Lodge Farm Barn, Deepdean

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Lodge Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Deepdean, Herefordshire 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. Prices at The Lodge Farm Barn start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge Farm Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Viking Cottage in Glenuig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Viking Cottage, Glenuig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Viking Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenuig, Inverness-shire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Viking Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Viking Cottage start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viking Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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