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

66a Renville Village in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland West

66a Renville Village, Oranmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

66a Renville Village self catering accommodation in Oranmore, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 66a Renville Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66a Renville Village start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66a Renville Village


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ash Lodge in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Ash Lodge, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ash Lodge self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Ash Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Lodge start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Lake View Lodge in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, South West England

Lake View Lodge, Shepton Mallet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Lake View Lodge self catering accommodation in Shepton Mallet, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lake View Lodge start from £453 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View Lodge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Tuskar in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Tuskar, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Tuskar in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tuskar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuskar start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuskar


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Cottage in Kilham, North York Moors and Coast, North East England

The Cottage, Kilham

Breaks in North York Moors and CoastNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilham, North York Moors and Coast sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


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

Gars Cottage in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Gars Cottage, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gars Cottage self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gars Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gars Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Generals Cottage in Penallt, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Generals Cottage, Penallt

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Generals Cottage self catering accommodation in Penallt, Monmouthshire 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 Generals Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Generals Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Elm Cottage in Westleigh, Devon, South West England

Elm Cottage, Westleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Elm Cottage self catering accommodation in Westleigh, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Elm Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Plasmelyn Twt in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Plasmelyn Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plasmelyn Twt start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plasmelyn Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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