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 Old School House in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Old School House, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old School House start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Long Barn in Goathland, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Long Barn, Goathland

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Goathland, East Yorkshire 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. The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fairholme in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fairholme, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fairholme self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fairholme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fairholme start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairholme


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

16 Atlantic Reach in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

16 Atlantic Reach, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

16 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 16 Atlantic Reach start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub Games room

Wern Bach in Caerwys, Clwyd, North Wales

Wern Bach, Caerwys

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Wern Bach self catering accommodation in Caerwys, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wern Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wern Bach start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland West

Lakeside, Broadford

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Broadford, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Derriana Lodge in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Derriana Lodge, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Derriana Lodge self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derriana Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derriana Lodge start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derriana Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Farmhouse Cottage in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Farmhouse Cottage, Pentraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Farmhouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Farmhouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Woodsman Lodge 2 in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodsman Lodge 2, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodsman Lodge 2 in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Woodsman Lodge 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodsman Lodge 2 start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodsman Lodge 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Games room Luxury self catering

Trem y Mor in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trem y Mor, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trem y Mor self catering accommodation in Llanfair, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trem y Mor start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trem y Mor


Sleeps 6 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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