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

Beachcroft in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Beachcroft, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Beachcroft 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 and features include: Garden . Beachcroft is close to the beach. Prices at Beachcroft start from £205 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcroft


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

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

3 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 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

2 bedroom apartment in Appledore, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Modern luxury lodge in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Modern luxury lodge, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Modern luxury lodge self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Modern luxury lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Modern luxury lodge


Sleeps 8 Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

1 Green Farm Barn in Hunworth, Norfolk, East England

1 Green Farm Barn, Hunworth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Green Farm Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Green Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Green Farm Barn start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Green Farm Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Green Farm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 1 Green Farm Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Byre in Widford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Byre, Widford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Widford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Byre start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden

Davids Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Davids Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Davids Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 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. Prices at Davids Cottage start from £490 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davids Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Derwen Fach in Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Derwen Fach, Michaelston-Y-Fedw

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Derwen Fach self catering accommodation in Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Derwen Fach start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derwen Fach


Sleeps 4 Garden

Holiday house with pool in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday house with pool, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday house with pool self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 10. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holiday house with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday house with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday house with pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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