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

Derriana Lodge in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Derriana Lodge, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Derriana Lodge self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derriana Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derriana Lodge start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derriana Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Arch Cottage in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Arch Cottage, Bottisham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Arch Cottage self catering accommodation in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire 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. Prices at The Arch Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Westwood in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

Westwood, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Westwood self catering accommodation in Minehead, Somerset sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Westwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westwood start from £472 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westwood


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gate House Annexe in Picklescott, Shropshire, West England

Gate House Annexe, Picklescott

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Gate House Annexe self catering accommodation in Picklescott, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gate House Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gate House Annexe start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gate House Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Jenny Wren in Tywardreath, Cornwall, South West England

Jenny Wren, Tywardreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Jenny Wren self catering accommodation in Tywardreath, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Jenny Wren start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jenny Wren


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Luibs in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

3 Luibs, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 Luibs self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 Luibs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Luibs start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Luibs


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Market Cottage in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Market Cottage, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Market Cottage self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys 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. Market Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Market Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Market Cottage


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

Bryn Llan in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Llan, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Llan in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Bryn Llan start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Llan


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

The Wing in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Wing, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Wing self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Wing start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bat Attic Cottage in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, East England

Bat Attic Cottage, Woodhall Spa

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Bat Attic Cottage self catering accommodation in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bat Attic Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bat Attic Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bat Attic Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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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