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 Coach House in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Coach House, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Killorglin Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Killorglin Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Killorglin Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Killorglin Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Moonstone in Scratby, Norfolk, East England

Moonstone, Scratby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moonstone self catering accommodation in Scratby, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Moonstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moonstone start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moonstone


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

2 Stud Cottage in Hainford, Norfolk, East England

2 Stud Cottage, Hainford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Stud Cottage self catering accommodation in Hainford, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 Stud Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Stud Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Langwell in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Langwell, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Langwell self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Langwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Langwell start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Langwell


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Seaview in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seaview, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seaview self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaview start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ddol Helyg Barn in Llanrug, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ddol Helyg Barn, Llanrug

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ddol Helyg Barn self catering accommodation in Llanrug, Gwynedd sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ddol Helyg Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ddol Helyg Barn start from £579 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ddol Helyg Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Trecoed in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Bwthyn Trecoed, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Bwthyn Trecoed self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwthyn Trecoed start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Trecoed


Sleeps 6 Garden

William Court Cottage in Irton Hall, Cumbria, North West England

William Court Cottage, Irton Hall

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

William Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Irton Hall, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . William Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at William Court Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about William Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Manor Lodge in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Manor Lodge, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Manor Lodge in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Manor Lodge start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Lodge


Sleeps 4 Luxury self catering

 

 

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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