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

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £571 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Lake View Cottage in Flagmount, County Clare, Ireland West

Lake View Cottage, Flagmount

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Lake View Cottage self catering accommodation in Flagmount, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Lake View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lake View Cottage start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Orangery in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Orangery, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Orangery start from £555 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Watergate Apartment in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

The Watergate Apartment, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

The Watergate Apartment self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Watergate Apartment start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watergate Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Loft in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Loft, Annan

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Loft in South West Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Games room

Bronte in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bronte, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bronte self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bronte start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronte


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Aelwydd in Sennybridge, Powys, Mid Wales

Aelwydd, Sennybridge

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Aelwydd self catering accommodation in Sennybridge, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Aelwydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aelwydd start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aelwydd


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greengates Farm in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Greengates Farm, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Greengates Farm self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greengates Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greengates Farm start from £344 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greengates Farm


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

Bay View in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Bay View, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bay View self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bay View start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View


Sleeps 4 Garden

Crossroads in Melness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Crossroads, Melness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Crossroads in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Crossroads does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crossroads start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crossroads


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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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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