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

Harrison House in Arkendale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harrison House, Arkendale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harrison House self catering accommodation in Arkendale, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harrison House start from £755 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrison House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Routster Cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Routster Cottage, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Routster Cottage self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Routster Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Routster Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Cider Mill in Caynham, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cider Mill, Caynham

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cider Mill self catering accommodation in Caynham, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Cider Mill start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cider Mill


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Summerhouse in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

The Summerhouse, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Summerhouse self catering accommodation in Combe Martin, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Summerhouse start from £523 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Summerhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden

Willow Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Willow Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £598 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

The Pottery in Urchfont, Wiltshire, South West England

The Pottery, Urchfont

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Pottery in South West 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Pottery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pottery start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pottery


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodside Barn in Pennington, Cumbria, North West England

Woodside Barn, Pennington

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Woodside Barn self catering accommodation in Pennington, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Woodside Barn start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages in Goleen, County Cork, Ireland South

No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages, Goleen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages self catering accommodation in Goleen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yazumez in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

Yazumez, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Yazumez self catering accommodation in St Austell, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yazumez does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yazumez start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yazumez


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Coach House in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Old Coach House, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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