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

Harvest Moon in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Harvest Moon, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Harvest Moon self catering accommodation in Aylsham, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Four poster bed . Prices at Harvest Moon start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Harvest Moon customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Harvest Moon


Sleeps 2 Harvest Moon Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom holiday home in Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Mallaig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £361 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


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

Nightingale Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Nightingale 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Nightingale Cottage is close to the beach. Nightingale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nightingale Cottage start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nightingale Cottage


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

Highland Holiday Lodge in Fearn, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Highland Holiday Lodge, Fearn

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Highland Holiday Lodge self catering accommodation in Fearn, Ross-shire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Highland Holiday Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Holiday Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Holiday Lodge


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

The Willows in South Molton, Devon, South West England

The Willows, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Willows in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow 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 golf . The Willows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Willows start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Willows


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Curries Cottage in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Curries Cottage, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Curries Cottage 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 . Curries Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Curries Cottage start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curries Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Honeysuckle Lodge in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Honeysuckle Lodge, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honeysuckle Lodge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Honeysuckle Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Honeysuckle Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Pond Cottage in Acle, Norfolk, East England

Pond Cottage, Acle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pond Cottage in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pond Cottage start from £805 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pond Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Pond Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

2 Nil-Desperandum in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

2 Nil-Desperandum, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 Nil-Desperandum 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 Nil-Desperandum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Nil-Desperandum start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Nil-Desperandum


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Pound End in Dereham, Norfolk, East England

Pound End, Dereham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pound End 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pound End start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pound End customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pound End


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Pound End 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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