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 Old Blacksmiths Workshop in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Blacksmiths Workshop start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Blacksmiths Workshop


Sleeps 4

Swift Cottage in Durley, Hampshire, South East England

Swift Cottage, Durley

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Swift Cottage self catering accommodation in Durley, Hampshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swift Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swift Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Slieve League View 2 in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland North

Slieve League View 2, Carrick

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Slieve League View 2 self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Slieve League View 2 start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve League View 2


Sleeps 4

Pant Fali in Aberdaron, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pant Fali, Aberdaron

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pant Fali self catering accommodation in Aberdaron, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pant Fali start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Fali


Sleeps 4 Garden

Swift Nick in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swift Nick, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swift Nick in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swift Nick start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swift Nick


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Hendre House Barn in Abergynolowyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hendre House Barn, Abergynolowyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hendre House Barn self catering accommodation in Abergynolowyn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hendre House Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre House Barn start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre House Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wern Fach in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Wern Fach, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Wern Fach self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Wern Fach start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Fach


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Breeze Hill in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Breeze Hill, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Breeze Hill self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Breeze Hill start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breeze Hill


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Corner Cottage in Wangford, Suffolk, East England

Corner Cottage, Wangford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Corner Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Brookwood Cottage in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Brookwood Cottage, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Brookwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brookwood Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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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