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

Dollarbeg Castle Apartment in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Central Scotland

Dollarbeg Castle Apartment, Dollar

Breaks in ClackmannanshireCentral Scotland

Dollarbeg Castle Apartment self catering accommodation in Dollar, Clackmannanshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dollarbeg Castle Apartment start from £480 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dollarbeg Castle Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Little Gem in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Little Gem, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Gem in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Little Gem is close to the beach. Prices at Little Gem start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Gem


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Honeysuckle Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honeysuckle Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


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

3 bedroom cottage in Brixham, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Brixham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Stable Cottage, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Folly, Badminton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Folly self catering accommodation in Badminton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Folly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Folly start from £5015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Folly


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Gairloch, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Gairloch

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cockle Cottage in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Cockle Cottage, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cockle Cottage self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cockle Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Cockle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cockle Cottage start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cockle Cottage


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

19 New Street in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

19 New Street, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

19 New Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 19 New Street is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . 19 New Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 New Street start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 New Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Admirals Lodge in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Admirals Lodge, Thornham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Admirals Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Admirals Lodge is close to the beach. Admirals Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Admirals Lodge start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Admirals Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Admirals Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Admirals Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

 

 

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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