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

Bwthyn Haf in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Bwthyn Haf, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Haf in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bwthyn Haf start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Haf


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Miranda Cottage in Helston, Cornwall, South West England

Miranda Cottage, Helston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Miranda Cottage self catering accommodation in Helston, 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. Prices at Miranda Cottage start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miranda Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cock Rock in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cock Rock is close to the beach. Cock Rock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock start from £1675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock


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

Little Hatch in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Little Hatch, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Hatch 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Hatch is close to the beach. Prices at Little Hatch start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Hatch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Granary Barn in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Granary Barn, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Granary Barn 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Granary Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Barn start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Magnificent Castle in Kilcreggan, Argyll, West Scotland

Magnificent Castle, Kilcreggan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Magnificent Castle self catering accommodation in Kilcreggan, Argyll sleeps 27. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Magnificent Castle start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Magnificent Castle


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

East Burrow Farm in Crediton, Devon, South West England

East Burrow Farm, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

East Burrow Farm in South West England has a 3 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: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . East Burrow Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Burrow Farm start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Burrow Farm


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Games room

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

Seaview Cottage in Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Seaview Cottage, Mortehoe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seaview Cottage in South West England has a 3 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 . Seaview Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaview Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaview Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Rowcroft Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Rowcroft Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rowcroft Cottage in East England has a 4 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: Garden . Prices at Rowcroft Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rowcroft Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rowcroft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Rowcroft 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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