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

Garden Cottage in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Garden Cottage, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Garden Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Smalldale in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

Smalldale, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Smalldale self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Smalldale start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smalldale


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Garth Craig in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Garth Craig, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Garth Craig self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Garth Craig start from £469 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garth Craig


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

West End Cottage in St Germans, Cornwall, South West England

West End Cottage, St Germans

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

West End Cottage self catering accommodation in St Germans, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West End Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Annexe in Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk, East England

The Annexe, Tivetshall St Mary

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Annexe start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Maryend in Burtersett, North Yorkshire, North East England

Maryend, Burtersett

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Maryend self catering accommodation in Burtersett, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Maryend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maryend start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maryend


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Rhos in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Rhos, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Rhos self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rhos start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Curragh View in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Curragh View, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Curragh View self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Curragh View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curragh View start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curragh View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Quince Cottage in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Quince Cottage, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Quince Cottage self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quince Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quince Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

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

 

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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