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

Bay Tree Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Bay Tree Cottage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bay Tree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Bay Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bay Tree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Bay Tree 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

Lakeside House in Fossebridge, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lakeside House, Fossebridge

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lakeside House self catering accommodation in Fossebridge, Gloucestershire sleeps 1. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lakeside House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside House start from £2015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside House


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Skibbereen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skibbereen start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Bramley Cottage in Rendlesham, Suffolk, East England

Bramley Cottage, Rendlesham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bramley Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bramley Cottage start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramley Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Large Country House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


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

Shamrock Cottage in Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

Shamrock Cottage, Hindringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shamrock Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Shamrock Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shamrock Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shamrock Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shamrock Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Shamrock Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Bure House in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Bure House, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bure House in East England has a 3 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Bure House start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bure House


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Edwardian Holiday Villa in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Edwardian Holiday Villa, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Edwardian Holiday Villa self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Edwardian Holiday Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Edwardian Holiday Villa start from £800 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Edwardian Holiday Villa


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

 

 

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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