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

Mucky Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Mucky Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Mucky Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Mucky Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mucky Cottage start from £2415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mucky Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Forge in Hempstead, Norfolk, East England

The Forge, Hempstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Forge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £572 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Swallow Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Swallow Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Swallow Cottage in East 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. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Broomfield in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Broomfield, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Broomfield self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Broomfield does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broomfield start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broomfield


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

Lodge Barn in Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk, East England

Lodge Barn, Saxlingham Thorpe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lodge Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Lodge Barn start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge Barn


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

Lyons Green in Little Fransham, Norfolk, East England

Lyons Green, Little Fransham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lyons Green in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lyons Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyons Green start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lyons Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lyons Green


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Lyons Green Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Bramley Cottage in Rendlesham, Suffolk, East England

Bramley Cottage, Rendlesham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bramley Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bramley Cottage start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramley Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hollies in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Hollies, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Hollies in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. The Hollies is close to the beach. Prices at The Hollies start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hollies


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Waves in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Waves, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Waves in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Waves is close to the beach. Prices at Waves start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waves


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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