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 Lookout in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

The Lookout, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Lookout self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Lookout start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Smithy in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

The Smithy, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

The Smithy self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed 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 The Smithy start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Smithy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

An Nead in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland North

An Nead, Kilcar

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

An Nead self catering accommodation in Kilcar, County Donegal sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at An Nead start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Nead


Sleeps 2 Garden

Y Gilfach in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Gilfach, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Gilfach self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Y Gilfach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Gilfach start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Gilfach


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Railway Cottage in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Railway Cottage, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Railway Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Railway Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Stoneleigh in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Stoneleigh, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Stoneleigh self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion 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 Stoneleigh start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneleigh


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gressingham 56 in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Gressingham 56, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gressingham 56 self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gressingham 56 start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gressingham 56


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Kittys in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, North West England

Kittys, Marple Bridge

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Kittys self catering accommodation in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kittys start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittys


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Spens Farm in High Bentham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Spens Farm, High Bentham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Spens Farm self catering accommodation in High Bentham, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Spens Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spens Farm start from £725 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spens Farm


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

ODriscolls Cottage in Castletownsend, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls Cottage, Castletownsend

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls Cottage self catering accommodation in Castletownsend, County Cork 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. ODriscolls Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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