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

Taw Valley Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Taw Valley Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Taw Valley Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Taw Valley Cottage start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Taw Valley Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Chapel Hill View in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Chapel Hill View, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chapel Hill View self catering accommodation in Braunton, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Chapel Hill View is close to the beach. Chapel Hill View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Hill View start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Hill View


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cobblers in Eastbridge, Suffolk, East England

Cobblers, Eastbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cobblers in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Cobblers is close to the beach. Cobblers does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobblers start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobblers


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Garden House in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Garden House, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Garden House 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 . It also has Internet access. Garden House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden House start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden House


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

Impressive Country House in Townhill, Fife, Central Scotland

Impressive Country House, Townhill

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Impressive Country House self catering accommodation in Townhill, Fife sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Impressive Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Impressive Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Disabled/Wheelchair Access Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Waves in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Waves, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Waves in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Waves is close to the beach. Prices at Waves start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waves


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Heather Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heather Cottage in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Cottage is close to the beach. Heather Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Cottage start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heather Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heather Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Heather Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Buttershaw Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Buttershaw Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Buttershaw Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Buttershaw Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Buttershaw Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buttershaw Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Broad - De in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Broad - De, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broad - De 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. Broad - De is close to the beach. Broad - De does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broad - De start from £1015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad - De


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

 

 

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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