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

Little Wick in Harracott, Devon, South West England

Little Wick, Harracott

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Wick 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 . It also has Internet access. Little Wick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Wick start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Wick


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Owl Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Owl Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Owl 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Owl Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Stable Cottage, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

4 bedroom holiday home, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home 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: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £1285 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Duneside Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Duneside Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Duneside 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 . Duneside Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Duneside Cottage start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duneside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Castle With History in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Castle With History, Kilmarnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Castle With History in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 5 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Castle With History does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle With History start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle With History


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

The Lambings in Iken, Suffolk, East England

The Lambings, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Lambings 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . The Lambings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lambings start from £339 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lambings


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Luggers Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Luggers Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Luggers Cottage 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Luggers Cottage is close to the beach. Luggers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luggers Cottage start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Luggers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Luggers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luggers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom cottage in Brixham, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Brixham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pentire Farm Wing in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Farm Wing, New Polzeath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Farm Wing self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pentire Farm Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Farm Wing start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Farm Wing


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

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