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

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £571 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Glebe Lodge in Westbury-Sub-Mendip, Somerset, South West England

Glebe Lodge, Westbury-Sub-Mendip

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Glebe Lodge self catering accommodation in Westbury-Sub-Mendip, Somerset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Glebe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glebe Lodge start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glebe Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Caladh Na Sith in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caladh Na Sith start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caladh Na Sith


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Little House in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Little House, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Little House self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Little House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little House start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Foxgloves in Upton Cross, Cornwall, South West England

Foxgloves, Upton Cross

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Foxgloves self catering accommodation in Upton Cross, Cornwall 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. Foxgloves does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxgloves start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxgloves


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cowslip Cottage in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Cowslip Cottage, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Cowslip Cottage self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cowslip Cottage start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowslip Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno, Trimsaran

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwrt-Y-Cadno start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwrt-Y-Cadno


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Light Pipe Cottage in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

Light Pipe Cottage, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Light Pipe Cottage self catering accommodation in Lowick, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Light Pipe Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Light Pipe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Hayloft Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft 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

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