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

Violet Lodge in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Violet Lodge, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Violet Lodge self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Violet Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Violet Lodge start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Violet Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Coastguard Cottage in Normans Bay, East Sussex, South East England

Coastguard Cottage, Normans Bay

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Coastguard Cottage self catering accommodation in Normans Bay, East Sussex sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Coastguard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coastguard Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coastguard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hiraeth in Dolau, Powys, Mid Wales

Hiraeth, Dolau

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Hiraeth self catering accommodation in Dolau, Powys sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hiraeth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hiraeth start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hiraeth


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cutteen in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Cutteen, Tulla

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cutteen self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cutteen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cutteen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cutteen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Chapel in Bucknall, Lincolnshire, East England

The Old Chapel, Bucknall

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Bucknall, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Old Chapel start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lower Forge in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, West England

Lower Forge, Minchinhampton

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Lower Forge self catering accommodation in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lower Forge start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Forge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballycroy Cottage in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy Cottage, Ballycroy

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beech Lodge in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beech Lodge, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beech Lodge self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Beech Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Laggan Drey in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

The Laggan Drey, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

The Laggan Drey in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Laggan Drey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Laggan Drey start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Laggan Drey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Curlew Cottage in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Curlew Cottage, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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