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 Old Blacksmiths Workshop in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Blacksmiths Workshop start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Blacksmiths Workshop


Sleeps 4

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Steading Tower in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

The Steading Tower, Kinloss

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

The Steading Tower self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Steading Tower start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Steading Tower


Sleeps 4

Waverley in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Waverley, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Waverley self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Waverley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waverley start from £342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waverley


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Olde Sunday School in Rejerrah, Cornwall, South West England

The Olde Sunday School, Rejerrah

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Olde Sunday School self catering accommodation in Rejerrah, Cornwall sleeps 6. 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 The Olde Sunday School start from £367 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olde Sunday School


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Meadow View in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Meadow View, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow View start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Trefaes Newydd in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys, Mid Wales

Trefaes Newydd, Sarn Meyllteyrn

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Trefaes Newydd self catering accommodation in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys 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. Trefaes Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trefaes Newydd start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trefaes Newydd


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

Buzzard Heights in Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Buzzard Heights, Bridgwater

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Buzzard Heights in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Buzzard Heights start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buzzard Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumbria,

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in Northumbria

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 16- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 16- Felmoor Park start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 16- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Penelope in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penelope, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penelope self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Penelope does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penelope start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penelope


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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