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

Heron Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Heron Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Heron Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 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 horse riding fishing . Prices at Heron Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heron Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Flat 7 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 7 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 7 Clifton Court start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 7 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Swan Lane House in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Swan Lane House, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Swan Lane House self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swan Lane House start from £1700 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swan Lane House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Kingsheanton, Devon, South West England

The Coach House, Kingsheanton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Coach House 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

2 bedroom cottage in South Molton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 2 bedroom cottage start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

Ardnacrusha in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ardnacrusha, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ardnacrusha self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ardnacrusha is close to the beach. Ardnacrusha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardnacrusha start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardnacrusha


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Traditional Sporting Lodge in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Traditional Sporting Lodge, Blair Atholl

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Traditional Sporting Lodge self catering accommodation in Blair Atholl, Perthshire sleeps 20. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Traditional Sporting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional Sporting Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Sporting Lodge


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

Stoneyacre in Braithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Stoneyacre, Braithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stoneyacre self catering accommodation in Braithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneyacre start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneyacre


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stylish Victorian Lodge in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Stylish Victorian Lodge, Blair Atholl

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Stylish Victorian Lodge self catering accommodation in Blair Atholl, Perthshire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stylish Victorian Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stylish Victorian Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stylish Victorian Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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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