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

Damson Croft in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Damson Croft, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Damson Croft self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Damson Croft start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson Croft


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

An Tseanthig in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tseanthig, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tseanthig self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tseanthig start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tseanthig


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dartmoor Edge Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dartmoor Edge Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Edge Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Nells Cottage in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland South

Nells Cottage, Stradbally

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Nells Cottage self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nells Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Granary in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Granary, Thirsk

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Thirsk, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Seascape in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Seascape, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Seascape self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd 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 Seascape start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Star Mill Cottage in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Star Mill Cottage, Cardigan

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Star Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Cardigan, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Star Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Star Mill Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Star Mill Cottage


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

The Old Dairy in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, South West England

The Old Dairy, Broadwoodkelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Broadwoodkelly, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ysgubor Uchaf in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf in North 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ysgubor Uchaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor Uchaf start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Uchaf


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Dromore West Cottage in Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland West

Dromore West Cottage, Dromore West

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Dromore West Cottage self catering accommodation in Dromore West, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dromore West Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromore West Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden 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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