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

Unique Fishing Station in St Cyrus, Angus, East Scotland

Unique Fishing Station, St Cyrus

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Unique Fishing Station self catering accommodation in St Cyrus, Angus sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Unique Fishing Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Fishing Station start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Fishing Station


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

Dragonfly in Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk, East England

Dragonfly, Ilketshall St Margaret

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Dragonfly in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dragonfly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dragonfly start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dragonfly


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Shore Line in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Shore Line, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shore Line in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. 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. Shore Line is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Shore Line does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shore Line start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shore Line


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The House on the Hill in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

The House on the Hill, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

The House on the Hill self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The House on the Hill start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The House on the Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Games room

Silvergate Cottage in East Runton, Norfolk, East England

Silvergate Cottage, East Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Silvergate Cottage self catering accommodation in East Runton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Silvergate Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Silvergate Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Silvergate Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Silvergate Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Silvergate Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England 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. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Town Hall in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

The Old Town Hall, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Town Hall 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: Garden . The Old Town Hall is close to the beach. The Old Town Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Town Hall start from £671 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Town Hall


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Mill Farm in Poundstock, Cornwall, South West England

Mill Farm, Poundstock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill Farm self catering accommodation in Poundstock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mill Farm is close to the beach. Prices at Mill Farm start from £900 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Farm


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Weymouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


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

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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