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

Caladh Na Sith in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caladh Na Sith start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caladh Na Sith


Sleeps 4 Garden

Walmsley House in Bempton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Walmsley House, Bempton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Walmsley House self catering accommodation in Bempton, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Walmsley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Walmsley House start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walmsley House


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

Black Swan Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Black Swan Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Black Swan Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Swan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Swan Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Swan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Poplar Cottage in Fordham, Essex, South East England

Poplar Cottage, Fordham

Breaks in EssexSouth East England

Poplar Cottage self catering accommodation in Fordham, Essex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Poplar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poplar Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poplar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Gwynant in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Gwynant, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwynant self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gwynant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwynant start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwynant


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Green Cross Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

4 Green Cross Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

4 Green Cross Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 Green Cross Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Green Cross Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Green Cross Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The School Bakehouse Apartment in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The School Bakehouse Apartment, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The School Bakehouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The School Bakehouse Apartment start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School Bakehouse Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Snooks Cottage in Upwey, Dorset, South West England

Snooks Cottage, Upwey

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Snooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Upwey, Dorset 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. Snooks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snooks Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snooks Cottage


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

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

Tara Cottage in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

Tara Cottage, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tara Cottage self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tara Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tara Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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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