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

East Burrow Farm in Crediton, Devon, South West England

East Burrow Farm, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

East Burrow Farm 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: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . East Burrow Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Burrow Farm start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Burrow Farm


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Middle Cottage in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Middle Cottage, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Middle Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Middle Cottage start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Cuttings in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Cuttings, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Cuttings in South West 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. Activities close by include fishing . The Cuttings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cuttings start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cuttings


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Two The Foundry in Parkend, Gloucestershire, West England

Two The Foundry, Parkend

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Two The Foundry self catering accommodation in Parkend, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Two The Foundry start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two The Foundry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Little Tern in Orford Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Little Tern, Orford Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Tern in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Little Tern is close to the beach. Little Tern does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Tern start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Tern


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

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Tavistock, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Whitewalls Barn in Mithian, Cornwall, South West England

Whitewalls Barn, Mithian

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Whitewalls Barn self catering accommodation in Mithian, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Whitewalls Barn start from £355 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitewalls Barn


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Orchard in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

The Orchard, Lyng

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Orchard 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 . The Orchard 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 The Orchard start from £268 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Foxcote Farm in Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Foxcote Farm, Bledington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Foxcote Farm self catering accommodation in Bledington, Oxfordshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Foxcote Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxcote Farm start from £3378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxcote Farm


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

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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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