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

Criffel View in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Criffel View, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Criffel View self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Criffel View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Criffel View start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Criffel View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Caitlins Cottage in Clashmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Caitlins Cottage, Clashmore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Caitlins Cottage self catering accommodation in Clashmore, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Caitlins Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caitlins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Adelaide in Whippingham, Isle of Wight, South East England

Adelaide, Whippingham

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Adelaide self catering accommodation in Whippingham, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Adelaide start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adelaide


Sleeps 6 Garden

Barn View in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Barn View, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Barn View self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn View start from £377 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Riddings Barn in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Riddings Barn, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Riddings Barn self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Riddings Barn start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riddings Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden

The Cottage in Cannington, Somerset, South West England

The Cottage, Cannington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Cannington, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

1A Glynsk House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

1A Glynsk House, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

1A Glynsk House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1A Glynsk House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1A Glynsk House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beenbane Lower in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beenbane Lower, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beenbane Lower self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beenbane Lower start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beenbane Lower


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Primrose Lodge, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Primrose Lodge self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Primrose Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Lodge start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Maryville in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Maryville, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Maryville in Ireland West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maryville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maryville start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maryville


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

 

 

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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