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

Drakes in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Drakes, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Drakes self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Drakes start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drakes


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Pine Lodge in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Pine Lodge, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pine Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Pine Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Pine Lodge start from £644 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Rowan Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rowan Cottage in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rowan Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Rowan Cottage start from £509 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hurlingham House in West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Hurlingham House, West Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hurlingham House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hurlingham House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Hurlingham House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hurlingham House start from £503 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hurlingham House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hurlingham House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Hurlingham House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Easter Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Easter Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Easter Cottage in East 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. Prices at Easter Cottage start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easter Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pink Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Pink Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pink 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Pink Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pink Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pink Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pink Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Pink Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Byre in Widford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Byre, Widford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Widford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Byre start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden

Coots in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Coots, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coots self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Coots is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Coots start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coots


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 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 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £360 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 Internet WIFI available 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

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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