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

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

Beachwalk in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Beachwalk, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beachwalk in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Beachwalk is close to the beach. Prices at Beachwalk start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachwalk


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Moore Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Moore Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moore 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 . It also has Internet access. Moore Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Moore Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moore Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Moore Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Stone Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Stone Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stone Cottage in South West England has a 3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Corner Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Corner Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Forge in Hempstead, Norfolk, East England

The Forge, Hempstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Forge 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: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £572 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Wild Rose in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Wild Rose, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wild Rose self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wild Rose does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wild Rose start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wild Rose


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Watermere Barn in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Watermere Barn, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Watermere Barn 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: Detached . Prices at Watermere Barn start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Watermere Barn


Sleeps 6 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Apple Store in Daylesford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Apple Store, Daylesford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Apple Store self catering accommodation in Daylesford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Apple Store start from £840 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apple Store


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

Highland Castle + Cottage in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 22. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Castle + Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Castle + Cottage start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Castle + Cottage


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

 

 

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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