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

Dutton House in Curbridge, Oxfordshire, Central England

Dutton House, Curbridge

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Dutton House self catering accommodation in Curbridge, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dutton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dutton House start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dutton House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pensarn Hall in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pensarn Hall, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pensarn Hall self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pensarn Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pensarn Hall start from £1381 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pensarn Hall


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

Sallys Barn in Grantley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sallys Barn, Grantley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sallys Barn self catering accommodation in Grantley, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sallys Barn start from £499 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sallys Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Pine Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pine Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pine Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pine Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut House in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Chestnut House, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Chestnut House self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Chestnut House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chestnut House start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

22 Cluain na Greine in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

22 Cluain na Greine, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

22 Cluain na Greine self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 22 Cluain na Greine start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Cluain na Greine


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Bryn Ffynnon in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Little Bryn Ffynnon, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Little Bryn Ffynnon self catering accommodation in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Little Bryn Ffynnon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Bryn Ffynnon start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Bryn Ffynnon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Golden Sands Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Golden Sands Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Golden Sands Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Golden Sands Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Sands Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Longview in Brixham, Devon, South West England

Longview, Brixham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Longview self catering accommodation in Brixham, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Longview start from £532 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longview


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool 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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