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

Hillymouth in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Hillymouth, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillymouth self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillymouth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillymouth start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillymouth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Stable Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Stable Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: 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 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Waters Edge in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Waters Edge, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Linbeller in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Linbeller, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Linbeller self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Linbeller does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Linbeller start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Linbeller


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Homestone Farm in Campbeltown, Argyll, West Scotland

Homestone Farm, Campbeltown

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Homestone Farm self catering accommodation in Campbeltown, Argyll sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Homestone Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Homestone Farm start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestone Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

One Sharp Lane in Almondbury, West Yorkshire, North West England

One Sharp Lane, Almondbury

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

One Sharp Lane self catering accommodation in Almondbury, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at One Sharp Lane start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about One Sharp Lane


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Double House Farm in Henton, Somerset, South West England

Double House Farm, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Double House Farm self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Double House Farm start from £835 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Double House Farm


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

Orchard Cottage in East Taphouse, Cornwall, South West England

Orchard Cottage, East Taphouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in East Taphouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, East England

Lavender Cottage, Billingborough

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Billingborough, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Haywain in Ridgeway Cross, Herefordshire, West England

Haywain, Ridgeway Cross

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Haywain in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Haywain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Haywain start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Haywain


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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