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

Sea Lodge in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sea Lodge, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sea Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sea Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Sea Lodge start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Sea Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

10 Chesterfield Cottages in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

10 Chesterfield Cottages, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

10 Chesterfield Cottages 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 . 10 Chesterfield Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 10 Chesterfield Cottages start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Chesterfield Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Chesterfield Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 10 Chesterfield Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Duneside Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Duneside Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Duneside 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 . Duneside Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Duneside Cottage start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duneside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carraroe is close to the beach. Carraroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraroe start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Victorian Fishing Lodge in Fort William, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Victorian Fishing Lodge, Fort William

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Victorian Fishing Lodge self catering accommodation in Fort William, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Victorian Fishing Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Victorian Fishing Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victorian Fishing Lodge


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

Ebenezer House in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Ebenezer House, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Ebenezer House 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 . It also has Internet access. Ebenezer House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ebenezer House start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebenezer House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hillside in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall, South West England

Hillside, St Anns Chapel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hillside self catering accommodation in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Scrumpy Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Scrumpy Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Scrumpy 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. Scrumpy Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Scrumpy Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scrumpy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

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

 

 

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

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