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

Elm Barn in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Elm Barn, Sea Palling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Elm Barn 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 Garden . It also has Internet access. Elm Barn is close to the beach. Elm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Elm Barn start from £642 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Elm Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Elm Barn


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Elm Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Hill View House in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Hill View House, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Hill View House self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hill View House start from £887 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill View House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Stoneley in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneley, Stoney Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneley self catering accommodation in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stoneley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneley start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneley


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bell Harbour is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bell Harbour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bell Harbour start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom apartment in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

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

Pilgrims Chase in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims Chase, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pilgrims Chase 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 Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Pilgrims Chase is close to the beach. Pilgrims Chase 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 Pilgrims Chase start from £642 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pilgrims Chase customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pilgrims Chase


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Pilgrims Chase Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Holiday Lodge and cottage in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Holiday Lodge and cottage, Pitlochry

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Holiday Lodge and cottage self catering accommodation in Pitlochry, Perthshire sleeps 12. This 7 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holiday Lodge and cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday Lodge and cottage start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday Lodge and cottage


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

2 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

2 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

2 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £575 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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