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

Paddy Staffs Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Paddy Staffs Cottage, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Paddy Staffs Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Paddy Staffs Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Paddy Staffs Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Owl Barn in Tivetshall St Margaret, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Tivetshall St Margaret

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn self catering accommodation in Tivetshall St Margaret, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Owl Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Barn start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Mill House in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Mill House, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Mill House self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mill House start from £760 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Sea View in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sea View, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sea View self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pippin Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Pippin Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Pippin Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pippin Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pippin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

East Stonelea in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire, North East England

East Stonelea, Aysgarth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East Stonelea self catering accommodation in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . East Stonelea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Stonelea start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Stonelea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Sinnington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Willow Cottage, Sinnington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Sinnington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £362 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Retreat in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Retreat, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Retreat start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Shiants in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Shiants, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Shiants self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Shiants start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shiants


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Eden in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Eden, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Eden self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eden start from £2335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

 

 

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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