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

Duneside Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Duneside Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Duneside 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 . Duneside Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Duneside Cottage start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duneside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

The Pink House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Pink House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Pink House 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 . It also has Internet access. The Pink House is close to the beach. The Pink House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pink House start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pink House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Brechin, Angus, East Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Brechin

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in East 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £415 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

6 Little Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

6 Little Beach, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Little Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 6 Little Beach is close to the beach. 6 Little Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Little Beach start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Little Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Victorian Fishing Lodge in Fort William, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Victorian Fishing Lodge, Fort William

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Victorian Fishing Lodge self catering accommodation in Fort William, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Victorian Fishing Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Victorian Fishing Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victorian Fishing Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Seadrift in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Seadrift, Dunwich

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seadrift in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Seadrift is close to the beach. Prices at Seadrift start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seadrift


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

4 bedroom holiday home in Chard, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Chard

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Saltings in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Saltings, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Saltings in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Saltings is close to the beach. Saltings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltings start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltings


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Highland Holiday House in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Highland Holiday House, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Highland Holiday House self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Highland Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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