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 apartment in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach

Heronmere in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Heronmere, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heronmere in East England has a 4 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 Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Heronmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heronmere start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heronmere customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heronmere


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Heronmere Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Two The Crescent in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Two The Crescent, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Two The Crescent in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Two The Crescent is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Two The Crescent start from £925 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Two The Crescent customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Two The Crescent


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Two The Crescent Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Hollies in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Hollies, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Hollies in East 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: Garden . The Hollies is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Hollies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hollies start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hollies


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

4 bedroom cottage in Camborne, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Camborne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £990 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

Withyside in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Withyside, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Withyside in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Withyside is close to the beach. Prices at Withyside start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Withyside


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden

Primrose Cottage in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Primrose Cottage, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Primrose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Florin Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Florin Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Florin Cottage 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Florin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Florin Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Florin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Old Chapel House in Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Old Chapel House, Hickling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Chapel House in East England has a 4 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 Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Chapel House start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Chapel House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

St Marys in West Runton, Norfolk, East England

St Marys, West Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Marys in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Marys is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . St Marys does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Marys start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Marys customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Marys


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner St Marys 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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