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

Rock Cottage in Georgeham, Devon, South West England

Rock Cottage, Georgeham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rock Cottage in South West England has a 2 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 Rock Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Cottage


Sleeps 6

Kingfisher in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Kingfisher, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Kingfisher in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Gingerbread House in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

The Gingerbread House, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gingerbread House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Gingerbread House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . The Gingerbread House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gingerbread House start from £866 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Gingerbread House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Gingerbread House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner The Gingerbread House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Reid Villa in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Reid Villa, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Reid Villa self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Reid Villa start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reid Villa


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Isolated Highland Lodge in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Isolated Highland Lodge, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Isolated Highland Lodge self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Isolated Highland Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Isolated Highland Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Isolated Highland Lodge


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

17 The Green in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

17 The Green, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 The Green 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 17 The Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 17 The Green start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 The Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 The Green


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 17 The Green Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Golden Lion Barn in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Golden Lion Barn, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Lion Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Lion Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Lion Barn start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Golden Lion Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Golden Lion Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Golden Lion Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Thimble Cottage in Grampound, Cornwall, South West England

Thimble Cottage, Grampound

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Thimble Cottage self catering accommodation in Grampound, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Thimble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thimble Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thimble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

House on the Hill in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

House on the Hill, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

House on the Hill self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 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 House on the Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Games room

Semi-detached Cottage in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Semi-detached Cottage, Corrour

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Semi-detached Cottage self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Semi-detached Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Semi-detached Cottage start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Semi-detached Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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