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

Primrose Barn in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Primrose Barn, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Barn 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 . It also has Internet access. Primrose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Barn start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

One The Foundry in Parkend, Gloucestershire, West England

One The Foundry, Parkend

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

One The Foundry self catering accommodation in Parkend, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at One The Foundry start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about One The Foundry


Sleeps 6

West Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

West Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

West Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West Cottage start from £1045 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pond Cottage in Acle, Norfolk, East England

Pond Cottage, Acle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pond Cottage in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pond Cottage start from £805 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pond Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Pond Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Flat 8 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 8 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 8 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 8 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 8 Clifton Court start from £682 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 8 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Horseshoe Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Horseshoe Cottage, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Horseshoe Cottage in East 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 . Horseshoe Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Horseshoe Cottage start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Horseshoe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Horseshoe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom holiday home in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury 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. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £655 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom apartment in West Bay, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, West Bay

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Baronial Castle in Barnacarry, Argyll, West Scotland

Baronial Castle, Barnacarry

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Baronial Castle self catering accommodation in Barnacarry, Argyll sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baronial Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baronial Castle start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baronial Castle


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

 

 

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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