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

Honeysuckle Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honeysuckle 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Athel Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Athel Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Athel 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 . Prices at Athel Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whimbrels House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Whimbrels House, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whimbrels House in South West England has a 3 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Whimbrels House is close to the beach. Prices at Whimbrels House start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whimbrels House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

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

Georgian Country House in Turnberry, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Georgian Country House, Turnberry

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

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


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

3 bedroom cottage in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Okehampton

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 . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden Open fire or wood burner

Arva in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Arva, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Arva 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. Arva is close to the beach. Prices at Arva start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arva


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Beautiful Holiday House in Edzell, Angus, East Scotland

Beautiful Holiday House, Edzell

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Beautiful Holiday House self catering accommodation in Edzell, Angus sleeps 12. This 6 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 fishing . Beautiful Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beautiful Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beautiful Holiday House


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

Burycroft Farm in Crawley, Oxfordshire, Central England

Burycroft Farm, Crawley

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Burycroft Farm self catering accommodation in Crawley, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Burycroft Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burycroft Farm start from £1815 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burycroft Farm


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

 

 

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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