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

Fairstead Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Fairstead Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fairstead Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Fairstead Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fairstead Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fairstead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fairstead Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

6 Little Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

6 Little Beach, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Little Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 6 Little Beach is close to the beach. 6 Little Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Little Beach start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Little Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Gleed Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Gleed Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Gleed Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gleed Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gleed Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gleed Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flat 2 Lyndhurst in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst in East 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 . Flat 2 Lyndhurst is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Flat 2 Lyndhurst start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 2 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £260 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Anvil in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Anvil, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Anvil in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Anvil start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anvil


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

Bay View Barn in Iken, Suffolk, East England

Bay View Barn, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bay View Barn in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Bay View Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay View Barn start from £477 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Sea Breeze in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sea Breeze, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sea Breeze 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. Sea Breeze is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Sea Breeze does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Breeze start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Breeze


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Curries Cottage in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Curries Cottage, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Curries Cottage in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Curries Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Curries Cottage start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curries Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


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

 

 

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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