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 School Cottage in Tincleton, Dorset, South West England

The Old School Cottage, Tincleton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chapmans Flat in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Chapmans Flat, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Chapmans Flat self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Chapmans Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapmans Flat start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapmans Flat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Station Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Station Cottage, Ballydehob

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Station Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Station Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Farmhouse in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Farmhouse, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Farmhouse in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Farmhouse start from £505 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Weavers Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Weavers Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Weavers Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Weavers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weavers Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weavers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Paddocks in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

The Paddocks, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Paddocks self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Paddocks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Paddocks start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Paddocks


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Barn in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Barn, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Barn start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Driftwood in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Driftwood, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Crooks Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Crooks Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Crooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crooks Cottage start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooks Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Tyn Llan in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys, Mid Wales

Tyn Llan, Sarn Meyllteyrn

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Tyn Llan self catering accommodation in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Tyn Llan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llan start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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

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

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

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

 

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.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites