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

Bryn Penmaen in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Penmaen, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Penmaen self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Penmaen start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Penmaen


Sleeps 4 Garden

26 Mill Street in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

26 Mill Street, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

26 Mill Street self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 26 Mill Street start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 26 Mill Street


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cow Byre in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

The Cow Byre, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cow Byre start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ayton Mill Cottage in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Ayton Mill Cottage, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Ayton Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ayton Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ayton Mill Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ayton Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Llawrcoed Isaf in Llanbrynmair, Powys, Mid Wales

2 Llawrcoed Isaf, Llanbrynmair

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

2 Llawrcoed Isaf self catering accommodation in Llanbrynmair, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 2 Llawrcoed Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Llawrcoed Isaf start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Llawrcoed Isaf


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cappacurry Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Lodge, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at Cappacurry Lodge start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Lodge


Sleeps 4

Pabo Lodge in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Pabo Lodge, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pabo Lodge self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pabo Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pabo Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pabo Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fawber Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fawber Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fawber Cottage self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fawber Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fawber Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

Rack View in Culmstock, Devon, South West England

Rack View, Culmstock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rack View self catering accommodation in Culmstock, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rack View start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rack View


Sleeps 8 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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