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

Summerville in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Summerville, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Summerville in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Summerville is close to the beach. Prices at Summerville start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Dairylea in Halgabron, Cornwall, South West England

Dairylea, Halgabron

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dairylea self catering accommodation in Halgabron, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Dairylea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairylea start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairylea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Jaffa Cottage in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire, South West England

Jaffa Cottage, Great Witcombe

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Jaffa Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Jaffa Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jaffa Cottage start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaffa Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Court House in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Bramble Court House, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Bramble Court House self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bramble Court House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Court House start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Court House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Elmers Barn in Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk, East England

Elmers Barn, Saxlingham Thorpe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Elmers Barn in East England has a 4 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Elmers Barn start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Elmers Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Elmers Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Elmers Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Mallards in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Mallards, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mallards 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 Mallards start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallards


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Bagend in Hognaston, Derbyshire, Central England

Bagend, Hognaston

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bagend self catering accommodation in Hognaston, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bagend start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bagend


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Bird Haven in Wenhaston, Suffolk, East England

Bird Haven, Wenhaston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bird Haven in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Bird Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bird Haven start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bird Haven


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Birds Cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

Birds Cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Birds Cottage in South West England has a 3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Birds Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birds Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by 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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