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

2 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

5 bedroom holiday home in Appledore, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 5 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £875 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

3 bedroom bungalow in Crackington Haven, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom bungalow, Crackington Haven

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom bungalow in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom bungalow is close to the beach. 3 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

4 bedroom holiday home in Dunster, Somerset, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Dunster

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 4 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £495 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £540 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

4 bedroom cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Dumfries

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £470 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

4 bedroom cottage in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

4 bedroom cottage, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

4 bedroom cottage in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £350 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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