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

1 Mere Farm Barns in Mannington, Norfolk, East England

1 Mere Farm Barns, Mannington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Mere Farm Barns self catering accommodation in Mannington, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 Mere Farm Barns is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Mere Farm Barns start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Mere Farm Barns


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

The Old Armoury in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Old Armoury, Fort Augustus

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Old Armoury self catering accommodation in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Old Armoury start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Armoury


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Golf close by Easy walking close by

The Station in Malborough, Devon, South West England

The Station, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Station self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Station is close to the beach. Prices at The Station start from £596 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Station


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Games room

Stables in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Stables, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Stables self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stables start from £1015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stables


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Apple Store in Slingsby Heights, Vale of York, North East England

Apple Store, Slingsby Heights

Breaks in Vale of YorkNorth East England

Apple Store self catering accommodation in Slingsby Heights, Vale of York sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Store start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Hazel Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Hazel Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hazel Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Hazel Cottage is close to the beach. Hazel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hazel Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hazel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Hazel Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Owl in Pelynt, Cornwall, South West England

The Owl, Pelynt

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Owl self catering accommodation in Pelynt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Owl does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Owl start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Owl


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Letterfrack in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterfrack, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterfrack self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Letterfrack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterfrack start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterfrack


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ennis in Market Town, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ennis, Market Town

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ennis self catering accommodation in Market Town, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ennis does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ennis start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ennis


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Atlantic Lodge in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Atlantic Lodge, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Atlantic Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available 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

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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