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

Hathaway Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Hathaway Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hathaway Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hathaway Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hathaway Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunflower Cottage in Eglingham, Northumberland, North East England

Sunflower Cottage, Eglingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sunflower Cottage self catering accommodation in Eglingham, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sunflower Cottage start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunflower Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Stables in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Stables, Kirkby Lonsdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jolen in Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Jolen, Hemsby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Jolen self catering accommodation in Hemsby, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Jolen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jolen start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jolen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Glebe Barn in Caynham, Shropshire, West England

Glebe Barn, Caynham

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Glebe Barn self catering accommodation in Caynham, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glebe Barn start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glebe Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whiteboro Lodge in Teversal, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Whiteboro Lodge, Teversal

Breaks in NottinghamshireCentral England

Whiteboro Lodge self catering accommodation in Teversal, Nottinghamshire sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whiteboro Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteboro Lodge start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteboro Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Boundcliffe Farm in Allerston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Boundcliffe Farm, Allerston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Boundcliffe Farm self catering accommodation in Allerston, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Boundcliffe Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boundcliffe Farm start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boundcliffe Farm


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

Beech Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beech Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beech Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room Luxury self catering

Hardstone Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Hardstone Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hardstone Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hardstone Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hardstone Barn start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hardstone Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ellie-Ann Cottage in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage, Gardenstown

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage self catering accommodation in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ellie-Ann Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ellie-Ann Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ellie-Ann Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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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