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

Mote Cottage in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Mote Cottage, New Cumnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Mote Cottage self catering accommodation in New Cumnock, Ayrshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Mote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mote Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Te Bheag in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Te Bheag, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Te Bheag self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Te Bheag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Te Bheag start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Te Bheag


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

The Pottery in Urchfont, Wiltshire, South West England

The Pottery, Urchfont

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Pottery in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Pottery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pottery start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pottery


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lake Vista Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Lake Vista Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lake Vista Lodge 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lake Vista Lodge start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Vista Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Barnes Croft Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Barnes Croft Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barnes Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Barnes Croft Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnes Croft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Balkcote in Romaldkirk, County Durham, North East England

Balkcote, Romaldkirk

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Balkcote in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Balkcote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Balkcote start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balkcote


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Lyndhurst Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Lyndhurst Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lyndhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lyndhurst Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyndhurst Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Goldcrest in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

Goldcrest, Meerbrook

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Goldcrest self catering accommodation in Meerbrook, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Goldcrest start from £797 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cilfach in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

Cilfach, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cilfach in Mid 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cilfach start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cilfach


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

Eden in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Eden, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Eden self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eden start from £2335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

 

 

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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