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

Admirals Lodge in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Admirals Lodge, Thornham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Admirals Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Admirals Lodge is close to the beach. Admirals Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Admirals Lodge start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Admirals Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Admirals Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Admirals Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Cornmill Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Cornmill Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cornmill Cottage 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 . Cornmill Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Cornmill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornmill Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornmill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

The Reeds in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Reeds, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Reeds in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Reeds is close to the beach. The Reeds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reeds start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reeds


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 Woodbine Villas in Reydon, Suffolk, East England

2 Woodbine Villas, Reydon

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 Woodbine Villas in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Woodbine Villas is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 Woodbine Villas start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Woodbine Villas


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

Large Upmarket Lodge in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Large Upmarket Lodge, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Large Upmarket Lodge self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 20. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Upmarket Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Upmarket Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Upmarket Lodge


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

May House in Poulton, Gloucestershire, South West England

May House, Poulton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

May House self catering accommodation in Poulton, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at May House start from £2165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about May House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Windy Hill in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Windy Hill, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Windy Hill 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 . Prices at Windy Hill start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Windy Hill customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Windy Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Windy Hill Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Embleton in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Embleton, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Embleton 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 . It also has Internet access. Embleton is close to the beach. Prices at Embleton start from £697 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Embleton


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Honeysuckle in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Snowdrop Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Snowdrop Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snowdrop Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Snowdrop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Snowdrop Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Snowdrop 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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