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

Church Court Cottage in Halkirk, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage, Halkirk

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Halkirk, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Church Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Court Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Coach House in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire, Central England

The Coach House, Norton Shropshire

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Northern Star in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Northern Star, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Northern Star self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Northern Star does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Northern Star start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Northern Star


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunnyvista in Tywardreath, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnyvista, Tywardreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnyvista self catering accommodation in Tywardreath, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunnyvista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyvista start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyvista


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Coach House in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire, West Scotland

The Old Coach House, Arrochar

Breaks in DunbartonshireWest Scotland

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Coach House start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Eastburn Cottage in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire, North East England

Eastburn Cottage, Newbiggin

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Eastburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eastburn Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastburn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Strand Road in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strand Road, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strand Road self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Road start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Tara House in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Tara House, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Tara House self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tara House start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Rogeston Cottages in Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

4 Rogeston Cottages, Broad Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

4 Rogeston Cottages self catering accommodation in Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 Rogeston Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Rogeston Cottages start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Rogeston Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

White Strand Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

White Strand Cottage, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

White Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . White Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Strand Cottage start from £189 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Strand 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

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

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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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