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

Derlwyn in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Derlwyn, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Derlwyn self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Derlwyn start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derlwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Curlew Cottage in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew Cottage, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

5 Farm Row in Beeford, East Yorkshire, North East England

5 Farm Row, Beeford

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

5 Farm Row self catering accommodation in Beeford, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 5 Farm Row start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Farm Row


Sleeps 6

60 Atlantic Reach in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall, South West England

60 Atlantic Reach, Atlantic Reach

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

60 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 60 Atlantic Reach start from £513 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 60 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub

Hathaway Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Hathaway Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hathaway Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hathaway Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hathaway Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ribble Valley Cottage in Ribchester, Lancashire, North West England

Ribble Valley Cottage, Ribchester

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Ribble Valley Cottage self catering accommodation in Ribchester, Lancashire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ribble Valley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ribble Valley Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ribble Valley Cottage


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

Heythrop in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

Heythrop, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Heythrop self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Heythrop start from £613 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heythrop


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chapel Barn in Trellech, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Chapel Barn, Trellech

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Chapel Barn self catering accommodation in Trellech, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Chapel Barn start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Delft Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Delft Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Delft Cottage 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Delft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delft Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

4 Golfside in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Golfside, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Golfside self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Golfside start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Golfside


Sleeps 4 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

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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