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 Keepers Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Keepers Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Keepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Keepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Keepers Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Church Farm Cottage in Edlaston, Derbyshire, Central England

Church Farm Cottage, Edlaston

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Church Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Edlaston, Derbyshire 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. Church Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Farm Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Garden Cottage in Fordham, Essex, South East England

Garden Cottage, Fordham

Breaks in EssexSouth East England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Fordham, Essex sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cloonaquinn in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloonaquinn, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloonaquinn self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cloonaquinn start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonaquinn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brookside in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Brookside, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Brookside self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Brookside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookside start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Wharf Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wharf Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wharf Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Wharf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharf Cottage start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharf Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Beeches in Hengoed, Shropshire, West England

Little Beeches, Hengoed

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Beeches self catering accommodation in Hengoed, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Beeches start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Beeches


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Tree in Amroth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Little Tree, Amroth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Little Tree in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Tree start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Tree


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Birch House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Birch House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Birch House self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Birch House start from £801 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch House


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

True Well Hall Barn Cottage in Oakworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

True Well Hall Barn Cottage, Oakworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

True Well Hall Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Oakworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at True Well Hall Barn Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about True Well Hall Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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