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

3 bedroom cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Chapel House in Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Old Chapel House, Hickling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Chapel 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Chapel House start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Chapel House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Semi Detached Cottage in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage, Corrour

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Semi Detached Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Semi Detached Cottage start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Semi Detached Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Mailscot in Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Mailscot, Mortehoe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Mailscot 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 . Mailscot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mailscot start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mailscot


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Scottish Castle Apt in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Scottish Castle Apt, Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Scottish Castle Apt self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Scottish Castle Apt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scottish Castle Apt start from £560 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scottish Castle Apt


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ambrose Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Ambrose Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ambrose Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ambrose Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Ambrose Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ambrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Curlew Cottage in Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Curlew Cottage, Reydon

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Curlew Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Curlew Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Melton Constable, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Melton Constable

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £745 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Historic Medieval Castle in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Historic Medieval Castle, West Kilbride

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Historic Medieval Castle self catering accommodation in West Kilbride, Ayrshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Historic Medieval Castle start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Medieval Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Ideal for a romantic break

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

 

 

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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