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

Granary Barn in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Granary Barn, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Granary Barn 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Granary Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Barn start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lulworth

Breaks in DorsetSouth 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £535 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 Internet WIFI available

Holiday house with pool in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday house with pool, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday house with pool self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 10. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holiday house with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday house with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday house with pool


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

Mucky Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Mucky Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Mucky Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Mucky Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mucky Cottage start from £2415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mucky Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Flat 28 in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 28, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 28 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 28 is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 28 start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 28


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

St Marys in West Runton, Norfolk, East England

St Marys, West Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Marys in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Marys is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . St Marys does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Marys start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Marys customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Marys


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner St Marys Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom cottage in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Weymouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth 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 £435 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

5 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

5 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

5 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £835 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Heron Cottage in Stalham, Norfolk, East England

Heron Cottage, Stalham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heron Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heron Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heron Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heron Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heron Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Heron Cottage 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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