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

At Water Edge in Termonbarry, County Roscommon, Ireland West

At Water Edge, Termonbarry

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

At Water Edge self catering accommodation in Termonbarry, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at At Water Edge start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about At Water Edge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Weaver’s Cottage in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Weaver’s Cottage, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Weaver’s Cottage self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Weaver’s Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weaver’s Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weaver’s Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Copper Beech Cottage in Llansadwrn, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Copper Beech Cottage, Llansadwrn

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Copper Beech Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Copper Beech Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Chapel Close in Santon Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Chapel Close, Santon Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Chapel Close self catering accommodation in Santon Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Chapel Close start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Close


Sleeps 8 Garden

Ocean View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Lavender Cottage in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lavender Cottage, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage in Roscommon, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage, Roscommon

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Roscommon, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ballyglass Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglass Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglass Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Audley in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Audley, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Audley 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 . Prices at The Audley start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Audley


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ceol Na Nean in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Nean, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Nean in Ireland South has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ceol Na Nean does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ceol Na Nean start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Nean


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Abbeys View in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Abbeys View, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Abbeys View in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Abbeys View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbeys View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeys View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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