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

2 Nil-Desperandum in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

2 Nil-Desperandum, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 Nil-Desperandum 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 Nil-Desperandum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Nil-Desperandum start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Nil-Desperandum


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Flora Dora in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

Flora Dora, Mylor Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Flora Dora self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 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. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Flora Dora does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flora Dora start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flora Dora


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

7 bedroom cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

7 bedroom cottage, Mousehole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

7 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. 7 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 7 bedroom cottage start from £1080 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 bedroom cottage


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

Castle Apartment in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Castle Apartment, Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castle Apartment self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Castle Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Apartment start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Apartment


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

15 Clifton Park in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

15 Clifton Park, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

15 Clifton Park 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. 15 Clifton Park is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 15 Clifton Park start from £471 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 15 Clifton Park customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 15 Clifton Park


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available 15 Clifton Park Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Cider Cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Cider Cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cider Cottage in South West 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cider Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Crackington Haven, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Crackington Haven

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Church Meadow Cottage in Trimingham, Norfolk, East England

Church Meadow Cottage, Trimingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Meadow Cottage 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Church Meadow Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Church Meadow Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Meadow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom cottage in Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lulworth

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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £535 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Church View in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland East

Church View, Straffan

Breaks in County KildareIreland East

Church View self catering accommodation in Straffan, County Kildare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Church View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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