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 Old Hat Shop in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Hat Shop, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Hat Shop self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire 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 The Old Hat Shop start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Hat Shop


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Romy Lou in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Romy Lou, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Romy Lou self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Romy Lou start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Romy Lou


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Tarvin, Cheshire, North West England

The Cottage, Tarvin

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Tarvin, Cheshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . 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 £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Tyn Y Minffordd in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Tyn Y Minffordd, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Tyn Y Minffordd self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyn Y Minffordd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Y Minffordd start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Y Minffordd


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Apple Tree Cottage in Fenwick, Northumberland, North East England

Apple Tree Cottage, Fenwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Fenwick, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Holly Cottage in Harome, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holly Cottage, Harome

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Harome, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Holly Cottage start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Upper Lodge in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Upper Lodge, Morfa Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Upper Lodge self catering accommodation in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Upper Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lag-Uaine in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Lag-Uaine, Staffin

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Lag-Uaine self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lag-Uaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lag-Uaine start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lag-Uaine


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Yeoman Terrace in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Yeoman Terrace, Marske-By-The-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Yeoman Terrace self catering accommodation in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yeoman Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yeoman Terrace start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yeoman Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Westfield Cottage in Mickleton, County Durham, North East England

Westfield Cottage, Mickleton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Westfield Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Westfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westfield Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westfield Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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