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

Saffron Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Saffron Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Saffron Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Saffron Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saffron Cottage


Sleeps 6

Nisbet Cottage in Duns, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage, Duns

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage self catering accommodation in Duns, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nisbet Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nisbet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Stables, Thornton-Le-Dale

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire 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 Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


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

Brookside Cottage in Risca, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Brookside Cottage, Risca

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Brookside Cottage self catering accommodation in Risca, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Brookside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookside Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Spinney Farm Cottage in Bonsall, Derbyshire, Central England

Spinney Farm Cottage, Bonsall

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spinney Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Bonsall, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Spinney Farm Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spinney Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sleepeezy in Little Snoring, Norfolk, East England

Sleepeezy, Little Snoring

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sleepeezy self catering accommodation in Little Snoring, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sleepeezy start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sleepeezy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Rest in Blue Anchor, Somerset, South West England

The Rest, Blue Anchor

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Rest self catering accommodation in Blue Anchor, Somerset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rest start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Daisy Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Daisy Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Winifreds in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

St Winifreds, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

St Winifreds self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. St Winifreds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Winifreds start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Winifreds


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

South Highfield Barn in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

South Highfield Barn, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

South Highfield Barn self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at South Highfield Barn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Highfield Barn


Sleeps 4 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

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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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