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

Richmond Cottage in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Richmond Cottage, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Richmond Cottage self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Richmond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Richmond Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Richmond Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cloud Cottage in Leek , Staffordshire, Central England

Cloud Cottage, Leek

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Cloud Cottage self catering accommodation in Leek , Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cloud Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloud Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Byre in Bronington, Shropshire, West England

The Byre, Bronington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Bronington, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Acorns in Maxey, Cambridgeshire, East England

Acorns, Maxey

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Acorns self catering accommodation in Maxey, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Acorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Acorns start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Acorns


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

8 Victoria Terrace in Trefriw, Gwynedd, North Wales

8 Victoria Terrace, Trefriw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

8 Victoria Terrace self catering accommodation in Trefriw, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 8 Victoria Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Victoria Terrace start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Victoria Terrace


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

McCarthys Farmhouse in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

McCarthys Farmhouse, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

McCarthys Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at McCarthys Farmhouse start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about McCarthys Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Bwthyn in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in St Davids, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Beesoni Lodge in Castlemorton, Worcestershire, West England

Beesoni Lodge, Castlemorton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Beesoni Lodge self catering accommodation in Castlemorton, Worcestershire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Beesoni Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beesoni Lodge start from £604 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beesoni Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Millers House in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Millers House, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Millers House in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Millers House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers House


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

Bills Place in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bills Place, Bainbridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bills Place self catering accommodation in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. 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 Bills Place start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bills Place


Sleeps 2 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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