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 Reading Rooms in North Charlton, Northumberland, North East England

The Reading Rooms, North Charlton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Reading Rooms in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Reading Rooms does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reading Rooms start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reading Rooms


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bayswater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayswater, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayswater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bayswater start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayswater


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hoewal in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hoewal, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hoewal in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hoewal start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hoewal


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Suil Na Mara in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Suil Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suil Na Mara start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suil Na Mara


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Two Tees in Swanwick, Derbyshire, Central England

Two Tees, Swanwick

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Two Tees self catering accommodation in Swanwick, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Two Tees start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Tees


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Pines in Bailey Lane End, Herefordshire, West England

The Pines, Bailey Lane End

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Pines self catering accommodation in Bailey Lane End, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Pines does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pines start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pines


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hermitage Cottage in Egton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hermitage Cottage, Egton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hermitage Cottage self catering accommodation in Egton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hermitage Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hermitage Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hermitage Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Heather Hill in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Heather Hill, Blackwater

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Heather Hill self catering accommodation in Blackwater, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Heather Hill start from £433 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Hill


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Red Barn in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Red Barn, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Red Barn self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland 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 Red Barn start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Red Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Llys Eifion in Llithfaen, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llys Eifion, Llithfaen

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llys Eifion self catering accommodation in Llithfaen, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Llys Eifion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llys Eifion start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys Eifion


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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