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

1 Blackshore Cottages in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

1 Blackshore Cottages, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Blackshore Cottages 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Blackshore Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 1 Blackshore Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Blackshore Cottages start from £410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Blackshore Cottages


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Five Star Holiday House in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Borders Scotland

Five Star Holiday House, Galashiels

Breaks in SelkirkshireBorders Scotland

Five Star Holiday House in Borders Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Five Star Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Five Star Holiday House start from £950 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Five Star Holiday House


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

Southwinds in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Southwinds, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Southwinds in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Southwinds start from £527 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Southwinds customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Southwinds


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Southwinds Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Clifton House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Clifton House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Clifton House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom 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. Clifton House is close to the beach. Clifton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifton House start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifton House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Swimbridge, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Swimbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £355 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

Jasmine Cottage in Wroxton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Jasmine Cottage, Wroxton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Jasmine Cottage self catering accommodation in Wroxton, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Jasmine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Coots in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Coots, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coots self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Coots is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Coots start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coots


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cove Cottage in St Mawes, Cornwall, South West England

Cove Cottage, St Mawes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cove Cottage self catering accommodation in St Mawes, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cove Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Cove Cottage start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Jasmine Cottage in North Molton, Devon, South West England

Jasmine Cottage, North Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Jasmine Cottage in South West 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Jasmine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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