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

The Old Linhay in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

The Old Linhay, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Linhay in South West England has a 3 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: Garden . The Old Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Linhay start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Linhay


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Lodge in Whichford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Lodge, Whichford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Lodge self catering accommodation in Whichford, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge start from £758 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bitacora in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Bitacora, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Bitacora in Highlands Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bitacora start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bitacora


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Parsons Lodge in Long Stratton, Norfolk, East England

Parsons Lodge, Long Stratton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Parsons Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parsons Lodge start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Parsons Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Parsons Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Parsons Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom holiday home in Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Mallaig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £361 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Court Annexe in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Bramble Court Annexe, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Bramble Court Annexe self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bramble Court Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Court Annexe start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Court Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Watts Cottage in Upton, Norfolk, East England

Watts Cottage, Upton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Watts 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Watts Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Watts Cottage start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Watts Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Watts Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Watts Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Hurlingham House in West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Hurlingham House, West Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hurlingham House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hurlingham House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Hurlingham House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hurlingham House start from £503 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hurlingham House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hurlingham House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Hurlingham House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Lodge with Pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Lodge with Pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Lodge with Pool self catering accommodation in Corran, Argyll sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Lodge with Pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge with Pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge with Pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

5 Blackshore in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

5 Blackshore, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

5 Blackshore 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Blackshore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 Blackshore start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Blackshore


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden 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

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