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

Higher Lodge in Cockington, Devon, South West England

Higher Lodge, Cockington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Higher Lodge self catering accommodation in Cockington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Higher Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Higher Lodge start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Hay Barn Cottage in Coopers Hill, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hay Barn Cottage, Coopers Hill

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hay Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Coopers Hill, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hay Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hay Barn Cottage start from £819 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hay Barn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Home Farm in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire, Central England

Home Farm, Cokethorpe

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Home Farm self catering accommodation in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Home Farm start from £3311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

7 Charles Street in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

7 Charles Street, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Charles Street self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at 7 Charles Street start from £349 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Charles Street


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool

The Willows in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Willows, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Willows self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Willows is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Willows start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Willows


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rock Lobster in Camber Sands, East Sussex, South East England

Rock Lobster, Camber Sands

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Rock Lobster in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Rock Lobster is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Rock Lobster does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lobster start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rock Lobster customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rock Lobster

Phone enquiries: 07710 284381

Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering Rock Lobster Customer Feedback and Reviews

Headford in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Headford, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Headford self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Headford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Headford start from £381 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Headford


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Breakwater in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Breakwater, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Breakwater self catering accommodation in Bude, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Breakwater is close to the beach. Breakwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Breakwater start from £789 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breakwater


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Milton Cottage in South Milton, Devon, South West England

Milton Cottage, South Milton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Milton Cottage self catering accommodation in South Milton, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Milton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milton Cottage start from £596 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milton Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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

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