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

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

Seaside Holiday Villa in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa, Rosemarkie

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa self catering accommodation in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Seaside Holiday Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Holiday Villa start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Holiday Villa


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

Barn Drift in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Barn Drift, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barn Drift in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 7 bedroom luxury 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. Barn Drift is close to the beach. Prices at Barn Drift start from £2519 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barn Drift customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barn Drift


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Barn Drift Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

South Green House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

South Green House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

South Green House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . South Green House is close to the beach. Prices at South Green House start from £951 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Green House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Manor House in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Manor House, Bainbridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Manor House self catering accommodation in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Manor House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Manor House start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Manor House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cider Cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Cider Cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cider Cottage in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cider Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Large Georgian Mansion in St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Large Georgian Mansion, St Boswells

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Large Georgian Mansion self catering accommodation in St Boswells, Roxburghshire sleeps 28. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Georgian Mansion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Georgian Mansion start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Georgian Mansion


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

Cockle Cottage in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Cockle Cottage, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cockle Cottage self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 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. Cockle Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Cockle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cockle Cottage start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cockle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

7 Jetty Street in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

7 Jetty Street, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Jetty Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 7 Jetty Street is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 7 Jetty Street start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Jetty Street


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

West Saunton Barn in Braunton, Devon, South West England

West Saunton Barn, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

West Saunton Barn 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. West Saunton Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . West Saunton Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Saunton Barn start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Saunton Barn


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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