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

Beech Cottage in Dunkeswell, Devon, South West England

Beech Cottage, Dunkeswell

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunkeswell, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beech Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Stable Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gardeners Cottage in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Gardeners Cottage, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Apartment 6 in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 6, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 6 self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 6 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apartment 6 start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 6


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Parma Violet in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

Parma Violet, Kirkby Lonsdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Parma Violet self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Parma Violet start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Parma Violet


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

St Hildas Lodge in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Hildas Lodge, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Hildas Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . St Hildas Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Hildas Lodge start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Hildas Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Barrview Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Barrview Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Barrview Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barrview Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barrview Lodge start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barrview Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kates Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Prospect Cottage in Lanchester, County Durham, North East England

Prospect Cottage, Lanchester

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Prospect Cottage self catering accommodation in Lanchester, County Durham sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Herons Reach in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Herons Reach, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Herons Reach in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Herons Reach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Herons Reach start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons Reach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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