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

Scottish Castle Apt in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Scottish Castle Apt, Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Scottish Castle Apt self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Scottish Castle Apt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scottish Castle Apt start from £560 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scottish Castle Apt


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

Rowan Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Villa, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rowan Villa in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rowan Villa is close to the beach. Rowan Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Villa start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Villa


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Oldcastle in Lough Crew, County Meath, Ireland-East

Oldcastle, Lough Crew

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Oldcastle self catering accommodation in Lough Crew, County Meath sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Oldcastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oldcastle start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oldcastle


Pet friendly

Start Box Cottage in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire, South West England

Start Box Cottage, Great Witcombe

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Start Box Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Start Box Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Start Box Cottage start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Start Box Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Driftwood in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Driftwood, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Driftwood 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 . Prices at Driftwood start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Waterhaze in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Waterhaze, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Waterhaze self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Waterhaze start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterhaze


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Court House in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Bramble Court House, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Bramble Court House self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bramble Court House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Court House start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Court House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Barge Cottages in Narborough, Norfolk, East England

3 Barge Cottages, Narborough

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 Barge Cottages in East 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 . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 3 Barge Cottages start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Barge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Dozmary Pool Barn in Bolventor, Cornwall, South West England

Dozmary Pool Barn, Bolventor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dozmary Pool Barn self catering accommodation in Bolventor, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Dozmary Pool Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dozmary Pool Barn start from £436 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dozmary Pool Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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