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

Primrose Barn in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Primrose Barn, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Barn in South West 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. Primrose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Barn start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Davids Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Davids Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Davids Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 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 Davids Cottage start from £490 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davids Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Elma Cottage in Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Elma Cottage, Holme-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Elma Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Elma Cottage is close to the beach. Elma Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Elma Cottage start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Elma Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Elma Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Elma Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Coach House in Reydon, Suffolk, East England

The Coach House, Reydon

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Coach House start from £262 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunny Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sunny Beach, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sunny Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Sunny Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Sunny Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunny Beach start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Beach


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Fox in Loddon, Norfolk, East England

Fox, Loddon

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fox in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fox start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fox customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fox


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering Fox Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Green Side Cottage in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Green Side Cottage, Thornham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Green Side 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 . Green Side Cottage is close to the beach. Green Side Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Green Side Cottage start from £545 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Green Side Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Green Side Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Green Side Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

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

The Coach House in Kingsheanton, Devon, South West England

The Coach House, Kingsheanton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Coach House in South West 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Captains Cottage in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Captains Cottage, Thornham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Captains 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 . Captains Cottage is close to the beach. Captains Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Captains Cottage start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Captains Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Captains Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Captains 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

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