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

Poppy Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Poppy Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Games room

Eadan in Cornamona, County Galway, Ireland West

Eadan, Cornamona

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Eadan self catering accommodation in Cornamona, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eadan start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eadan


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barmoor Retreat in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

The Barmoor Retreat, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Barmoor Retreat self catering accommodation in Lowick, Northumberland sleeps 5. 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 The Barmoor Retreat start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barmoor Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Duck House in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Duck House, Wolfscastle

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Duck House self catering accommodation in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Duck House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Duck House start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Duck House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yr Efail in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Efail, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Efail self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yr Efail start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Efail


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

93 Dalnabay in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 93 Dalnabay start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 93 Dalnabay


Sleeps 4 Garden

Croft Cottage in Whitton, Shropshire, West England

Croft Cottage, Whitton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Croft Cottage in West England 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Thalassa in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Thalassa, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Thalassa self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Thalassa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thalassa start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thalassa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Post Office in Mitford, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Post Office, Mitford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Mitford, Northumberland 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 The Old Post Office start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Lough Na Leibe Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage, Ballymote

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballymote, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lough Na Leibe Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Na Leibe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden 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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