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

Knott View in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Knott View, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Knott View self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Knott View start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knott View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Llys-y-Gân in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Llys-y-Gân, Fishguard

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Llys-y-Gân in South 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llys-y-Gân start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys-y-Gân


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stoneheath Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneheath Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneheath Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneheath Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneheath Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneheath Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Drovers Rest in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East England

Drovers Rest, Otterburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Drovers Rest in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Drovers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drovers Rest start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drovers Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Orchard in Levens, Cumbria, North West England

The Orchard, Levens

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Levens, Cumbria 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 Orchard start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sunnie Cottage in Seahouses, Northumberland, North East England

Sunnie Cottage, Seahouses

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sunnie Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Sunnie Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnie Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Creag Bhan in Suladale, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Creag Bhan, Suladale

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Creag Bhan self catering accommodation in Suladale, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Creag Bhan start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creag Bhan


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Summer Cottage in Allithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Summer Cottage, Allithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Summer Cottage self catering accommodation in Allithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Summer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Summer Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summer Cottage


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

Carraig Bride in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Carraig Bride, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Carraig Bride self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Bride does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Bride start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Bride


Sleeps 6 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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