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

Drovers Rest in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East England

Drovers Rest, Otterburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Drovers Rest in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Drovers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drovers Rest start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drovers Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Blacksmith Cottage in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Blacksmith Cottage, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Blacksmith Cottage self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Blacksmith Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blacksmith Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blacksmith Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stone Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Ballydavid

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lavender Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Kosy Cottage in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk, East England

Kosy Cottage, Buxton, Norfolk

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Buxton, Norfolk, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kosy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kosy Cottage start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Barn in Lowick Green, Cumbria, North-West-England

The Barn, Lowick Green

Breaks in CumbriaNorth-West-England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Lowick Green, Cumbria 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. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


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

Vista Marina in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Vista Marina, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Vista Marina self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Vista Marina start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vista Marina


Sleeps 6

Samphire House in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Samphire House, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Samphire House self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Samphire House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire House start from £526 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


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

Sailors Perch in Littlehampton, West Sussex, South East England

Sailors Perch, Littlehampton

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Sailors Perch self catering accommodation in Littlehampton, West Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sailors Perch start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sailors Perch


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ewelands House in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ewelands House, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ewelands House self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ewelands House start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ewelands House


Sleeps 6 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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