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

Palm Grove Cottage in Leap, County Cork, Ireland South

Palm Grove Cottage, Leap

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Palm Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Leap, County Cork 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. Palm Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palm Grove Cottage start from £180 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm Grove Cottage


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

Little Holme in Eardisley, Herefordshire, Central England

Little Holme, Eardisley

Breaks in HerefordshireCentral England

Little Holme self catering accommodation in Eardisley, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Little Holme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Holme start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Holme


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Backwater Cottage in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Backwater Cottage, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Backwater Cottage self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Backwater Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Backwater Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Tanglewood in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Tanglewood, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Tanglewood self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tanglewood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tanglewood start from £403 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tanglewood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

The Farmhouse in Newent, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Farmhouse, Newent

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newent, Gloucestershire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Farmhouse start from £599 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Currane Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Currane Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Currane Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lough Currane Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Currane Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Currane Cottage


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

Top Flat in Tighnabruaich, Isle of Bute, West Scotland

Top Flat, Tighnabruaich

Breaks in Isle of ButeWest Scotland

Top Flat self catering accommodation in Tighnabruaich, Isle of Bute sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Top Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Top Flat start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Flat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yar Cottage in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Yar Cottage, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Yar Cottage self catering accommodation in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Yar Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Old School House in Letterfearn, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Old School House, Letterfearn

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Old School House self catering accommodation in Letterfearn, Ross-shire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old School House start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Millbrook Barn in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Millbrook Barn, Llanddewi Skirrid

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Millbrook Barn self catering accommodation in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Millbrook Barn start from £458 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millbrook Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites