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

Arva in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Arva, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Arva in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arva is close to the beach. Prices at Arva start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arva


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Starlings in Yoxford, Suffolk, East England

Starlings, Yoxford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Starlings in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Starlings start from £669 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Starlings


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Historic Hunting Lodge in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Historic Hunting Lodge, Ballater

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Historic Hunting Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballater, Aberdeenshire sleeps 25. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Historic Hunting Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Hunting Lodge


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

4 Market Cross House in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

4 Market Cross House, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

4 Market Cross House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 Market Cross House is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Market Cross House start from £434 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Market Cross House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

3 The Bank in Broadwell, Gloucestershire, South West England

3 The Bank, Broadwell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

3 The Bank self catering accommodation in Broadwell, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 The Bank start from £905 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Bank


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

3 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

3 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £735 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Avocet Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Avocet Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Avocet Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Avocet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avocet Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avocet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Captains House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains House, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Captains House is close to the beach. Captains House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Captains House start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Corner Cottage in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

Corner Cottage, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Corner Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach 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

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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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