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 Townhouse Apartment in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Townhouse Apartment, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Townhouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Townhouse Apartment start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Townhouse Apartment


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Bryn Uchaf in Llannefydd, Conwy, North Wales

Bryn Uchaf, Llannefydd

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bryn Uchaf self catering accommodation in Llannefydd, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bryn Uchaf start from £439 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Manor Cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Manor Cottage, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Manor Cottage self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Abbey Dore Court in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Abbey Dore Court, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Abbey Dore Court self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 22. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Abbey Dore Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Dore Court start from £1792 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Dore Court


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

The Byre in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Byre, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

The Old Manse in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Manse, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Manse self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Manse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Manse start from £515 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Manse


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

Fern Lea in Nolton Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Fern Lea, Nolton Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Fern Lea self catering accommodation in Nolton Haven, Pembrokeshire 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 Fern Lea start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Lea


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ard Mo Chroi in Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland South

Ard Mo Chroi, Ballyvourney

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ard Mo Chroi self catering accommodation in Ballyvourney, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ard Mo Chroi start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Mo Chroi


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Violet Cottage in Feltwell, Norfolk, East England

Violet Cottage, Feltwell

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Violet Cottage self catering accommodation in Feltwell, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Violet Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Violet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lundy View Cottage in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

Lundy View Cottage, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lundy View Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lundy View Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lundy View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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