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

4 bedroom cottage in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, North East England

4 bedroom cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

4 bedroom cottage in North East England has a 5 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. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £575 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


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

Ridgeway in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Ridgeway, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ridgeway in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ridgeway is close to the beach. Prices at Ridgeway start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridgeway


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Ann Cam School in Dymock, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Ann Cam School, Dymock

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Ann Cam School self catering accommodation in Dymock, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Ann Cam School start from £690 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Ann Cam School


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Bank in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Primrose Bank, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Primrose Bank self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Primrose Bank start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Bank


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

South Green House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

South Green House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

South Green House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . South Green House is close to the beach. Prices at South Green House start from £951 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Green House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Marigold Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Marigold Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Marigold Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Marigold Cottage is close to the beach. Marigold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Marigold Cottage start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marigold Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

3 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

3 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £735 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dragonfly in Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk, East England

Dragonfly, Ilketshall St Margaret

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Dragonfly in East England has a 4 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 Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dragonfly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dragonfly start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dragonfly


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Paddocks in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Paddocks, Frettenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Paddocks in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Paddocks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Paddocks start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Paddocks customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Paddocks


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden The Paddocks Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Honeysuckle Cottage in Little Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Little Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Honeysuckle Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Honeysuckle Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Honeysuckle Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

 

 

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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