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

Belle Hill Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Belle Hill Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Belle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Belle Hill Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Martin’s Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Martin’s Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Martin’s Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Martin’s Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martin’s Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Even Tide in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Even Tide, Schull

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Even Tide self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Even Tide start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Even Tide


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Golden, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Honeysuckle Cottage, Golden

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Golden, County Tipperary sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


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

Adelaide in Whippingham, Isle of Wight, South East England

Adelaide, Whippingham

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Adelaide self catering accommodation in Whippingham, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Adelaide start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adelaide


Sleeps 6 Garden

Palmers Lodge in Egloskerry, Cornwall, South West England

Palmers Lodge, Egloskerry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Palmers Lodge self catering accommodation in Egloskerry, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Palmers Lodge start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palmers Lodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Garden Cottage in Fordham, Essex, South East England

Garden Cottage, Fordham

Breaks in EssexSouth East England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Fordham, Essex sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Eudon Burnell Cottage in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

Eudon Burnell Cottage, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Eudon Burnell Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Eudon Burnell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eudon Burnell Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eudon Burnell Cottage


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

Nanas House in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Nanas House, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Nanas House self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nanas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nanas House start from £178 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nanas House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm


Sleeps 4 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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