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

Henderson House in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Henderson House, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Henderson House self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Henderson House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henderson House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Elan Valley in Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales

Elan Valley, Rhayader

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Elan Valley self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Elan Valley start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elan Valley


Sleeps 2

Brooklands in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Brooklands, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Brooklands self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brooklands start from £1112 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklands


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available

Green Clough Farm in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Green Clough Farm, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Green Clough Farm self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Green Clough Farm start from £201 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Green Clough Farm


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stargazer in Upottery, Devon, South West England

Stargazer, Upottery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stargazer self catering accommodation in Upottery, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Stargazer does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stargazer start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stargazer


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Stones Throw in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Stones Throw, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stones Throw self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stones Throw start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stones Throw


Sleeps 4 Garden

Gweld-y-Môr in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Gweld-y-Môr, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Gweld-y-Môr self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gweld-y-Môr start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweld-y-Môr


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Striding Edge in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Striding Edge, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Striding Edge self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Striding Edge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Striding Edge start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Striding Edge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Millward House in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Millward House, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Millward House self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Millward House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millward House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millward House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greenfields in Upottery, Devon, South West England

Greenfields, Upottery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenfields self catering accommodation in Upottery, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Greenfields does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenfields start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfields


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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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