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

The Paddock in Tunstall, Cumbria, North West England

The Paddock, Tunstall

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Paddock self catering accommodation in Tunstall, 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 Paddock start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Paddock


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Strawhall in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strawhall, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strawhall self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Strawhall start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strawhall


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

37 Ocean Park in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

37 Ocean Park, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

37 Ocean Park self catering accommodation in Westward Ho, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 37 Ocean Park start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 37 Ocean Park


Sleeps 4

Dairy Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Dairy Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dairy Cottage in South West 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 Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Ghillies Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Ghillies Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Ghillies Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Ghillies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ghillies Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ghillies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Frankies Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Frankies Cottage, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Frankies Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Frankies Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frankies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honey Bee Cottage in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Honey Bee Cottage, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honey Bee Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Honey Bee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honey Bee Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honey Bee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Manor Barn in Walcott, Norfolk, East England

Manor Barn, Walcott

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Manor Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Manor Barn start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

4 Martins Row in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Martins Row, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Martins Row self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Martins Row start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Martins Row


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ballymadder in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Ballymadder, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Ballymadder self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballymadder start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymadder


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

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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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