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

Victorian Fishing Lodge in Fort William, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Victorian Fishing Lodge, Fort William

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Victorian Fishing Lodge self catering accommodation in Fort William, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Victorian Fishing Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Victorian Fishing Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victorian Fishing Lodge


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

Blenheim Way in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blenheim Way, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blenheim Way self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blenheim Way start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blenheim Way


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodland Cottage in Walkford, Dorset, South West England

Woodland Cottage, Walkford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Walkford, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Coach House in Melton Constable, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Melton Constable

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £745 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Bluebell Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Bluebell Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bluebell Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bluebell Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Bluebell Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

4 bedroom cottage in Brixham, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Brixham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 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 . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

Pier Lodge in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Pier Lodge, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pier Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Pier Lodge is close to the beach. Pier Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pier Lodge start from £1244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pier Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 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: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Luxury self catering

Meadowgreen in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Meadowgreen, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Meadowgreen 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 . It also has Internet access. Meadowgreen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowgreen start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowgreen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Reeds in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Reeds, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Reeds in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Reeds is close to the beach. The Reeds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reeds start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reeds


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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