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

Impressive Country House in Townhill, Fife, Central Scotland

Impressive Country House, Townhill

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Impressive Country House self catering accommodation in Townhill, Fife sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Impressive Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Impressive Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Disabled/Wheelchair Access Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Historic Medieval Castle in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Historic Medieval Castle, West Kilbride

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Historic Medieval Castle self catering accommodation in West Kilbride, Ayrshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Historic Medieval Castle start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Medieval Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Ideal for a romantic break

Bramleys in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bramleys, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramleys in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bramleys is close to the beach. Prices at Bramleys start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramleys


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

The Mallows in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Mallows, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Mallows in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mallows is close to the beach. Prices at The Mallows start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mallows


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 Barge Cottages in Narborough, Norfolk, East England

3 Barge Cottages, Narborough

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 Barge Cottages in East 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 . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 3 Barge Cottages start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Barge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Snowdrop Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Snowdrop Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snowdrop Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Snowdrop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Snowdrop Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Snowdrop Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Rivers End in West Somerton, Norfolk, East England

Rivers End, West Somerton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rivers End in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 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 fishing . Prices at Rivers End start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rivers End


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

4 Granville Point in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

4 Granville Point, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Granville Point in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Granville Point is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Granville Point start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Granville Point


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Holiday House with a view in Cauldhame, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Holiday House with a view, Cauldhame

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Holiday House with a view self catering accommodation in Cauldhame, Stirlingshire sleeps 13. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Holiday House with a view does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday House with a view start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday House with a view


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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