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

Dunbar Cottage in Parracombe, Devon, South West England

Dunbar Cottage, Parracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dunbar Cottage in South West 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. Dunbar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunbar Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunbar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moat House in Brooke, Norfolk, East England

Moat House, Brooke

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moat House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 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 Moat House start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moat House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moat House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Moat House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Kerrykeel in Carrowkeel, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kerrykeel, Carrowkeel

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kerrykeel self catering accommodation in Carrowkeel, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Kerrykeel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kerrykeel start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kerrykeel


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

3 bedroom cottage in Brixham, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Brixham

Breaks in DevonSouth 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 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 Open fire or wood burner

Molls Cottage in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland West

Molls Cottage, Ballyvaughan

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Molls Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyvaughan, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Molls Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Molls Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Partridge Farm Cottage in Tunstead, Norfolk, East England

Partridge Farm Cottage, Tunstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Partridge Farm Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Partridge Farm Cottage start from £289 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Partridge Farm Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Partridge Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Partridge Farm Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Pink Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Pink Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pink Cottage 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Pink Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pink Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pink Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pink Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Pink Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Birds Cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

Birds Cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Birds Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Birds Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birds Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Seahaven in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Seahaven, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seahaven in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Seahaven is close to the beach. Prices at Seahaven start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seahaven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Bagend in Hognaston, Derbyshire, Central England

Bagend, Hognaston

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bagend self catering accommodation in Hognaston, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bagend start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bagend


Sleeps 2 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

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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