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 Coach House in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

The Coach House, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Coach House in North East England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

Driftwood in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Driftwood, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Tyddyn Pant Glas in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Pant Glas, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Pant Glas self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyddyn Pant Glas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Pant Glas start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Pant Glas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Little Orchard Cottage in Hope Bagot, Shropshire, West England

Little Orchard Cottage, Hope Bagot

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Bagot, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Orchard Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

5 Innes-Maree in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree, Poolewe

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Innes-Maree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Innes-Maree start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Innes-Maree


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Caladh Na Sith in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caladh Na Sith start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caladh Na Sith


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pensarn Hall in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pensarn Hall, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pensarn Hall self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pensarn Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pensarn Hall start from £1381 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pensarn Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cowstonegill in West Burton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cowstonegill, West Burton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cowstonegill self catering accommodation in West Burton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cowstonegill start from £388 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowstonegill


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Granary in Knucklas, Powys, Mid Wales

The Old Granary, Knucklas

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Old Granary self catering accommodation in Knucklas, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Granary start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Holly Tree Cottage in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holly Tree Cottage, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holly Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Aislaby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Holly Tree Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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