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

Golden Lion Barn in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Golden Lion Barn, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Lion Barn 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Lion Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Lion Barn start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Golden Lion Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Golden Lion Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Golden Lion Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Hillview in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Hillview, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillview in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillview is close to the beach. Prices at Hillview start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

47 Daphne Road in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

47 Daphne Road, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

47 Daphne Road 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 . 47 Daphne Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 47 Daphne Road start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 47 Daphne Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

3 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £455 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

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Skibbereen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skibbereen start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Pet friendly Golf close by

Middle Cottage in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Middle Cottage, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Middle Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Middle Cottage start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wilderness Holiday House in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Wilderness Holiday House, Corrour

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Wilderness Holiday House self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Wilderness Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wilderness Holiday House start from £850 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wilderness Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Country House with Pool in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Country House with Pool, Pitlochry

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Country House with Pool self catering accommodation in Pitlochry, Perthshire sleeps 10. This 9 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Country House with Pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Country House with Pool start from £5 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Country House with Pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

House on the Hill in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

House on the Hill, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

House on the Hill self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at House on the Hill start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about House on the Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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