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

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Granny's Cottage in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, South West England

Granny's Cottage, St Just-in-Penwith

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Granny's Cottage self catering accommodation in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Granny's Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granny's Cottage start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granny's Cottage


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

Tufton Croft in Wittersham, Kent, South East England

Tufton Croft, Wittersham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Tufton Croft self catering accommodation in Wittersham, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tufton Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tufton Croft start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tufton Croft


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

Pink Cottage in Bodinnick, Cornwall, South West England

Pink Cottage, Bodinnick

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pink Cottage self catering accommodation in Bodinnick, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Pink Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pink Cottage start from £424 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pink Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Grants Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Grants Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Grants Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grants Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grants Cottage start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grants Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grants Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Grants Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Russet Bramley in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Russet Bramley, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Russet Bramley self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Russet Bramley start from £675 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Russet Bramley


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Wedgwood in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Wedgwood, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Wedgwood self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Wedgwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wedgwood start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wedgwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wedgwood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Wedgwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dairy Cottage in Leigh, Wiltshire, South West England

Dairy Cottage, Leigh

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Leigh, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £662 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Home Farm in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire, Central England

Home Farm, Cokethorpe

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Home Farm self catering accommodation in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire sleeps 13. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Home Farm start from £3311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm


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

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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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