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

2 Rogers Row in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

2 Rogers Row, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Rogers Row in East England has a 3 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 golf . Prices at 2 Rogers Row start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Rogers Row


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Seaholme in Jurys Gap, East Sussex, South East England

Seaholme, Jurys Gap

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Seaholme self catering accommodation in Jurys Gap, East Sussex sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Seaholme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaholme start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaholme


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

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

2 bedroom cottage in Plockton, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Plockton

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage 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: Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £320 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Coots in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Coots, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coots self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Coots is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Coots start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coots


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Charity Barn in South Walsham, Norfolk, East England

Charity Barn, South Walsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Charity Barn 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 Garden . Charity Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Charity Barn start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charity Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Cedars Lodge in Northam, Devon, South West England

Cedars Lodge, Northam

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cedars Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cedars Lodge is close to the beach. Cedars Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cedars Lodge start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedars Lodge


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Myrtle Cottage in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Myrtle Cottage, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Myrtle Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Myrtle Cottage is close to the beach. Myrtle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrtle Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrtle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Athel Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Athel Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Athel 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Athel Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Bank in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Primrose Bank, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Primrose Bank self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Primrose Bank start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Bank


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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