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

3 Hillbre Court in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

3 Hillbre Court, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 Hillbre Court in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 Hillbre Court is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 3 Hillbre Court start from £410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Hillbre Court


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Summerville in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Summerville, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Summerville in South West England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. Summerville is close to the beach. Prices at Summerville start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Large Country House in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

Large Country House, Kinloss

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 19. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Moonstones in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Moonstones, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Moonstones self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Moonstones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Moonstones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moonstones start from £744 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moonstones


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Ocean Sands in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Ocean Sands, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean Sands in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow 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. Ocean Sands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Ocean Sands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Sands start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Sands


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Skibbereen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skibbereen start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Pet friendly Golf close by

The Lambings in Iken, Suffolk, East England

The Lambings, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Lambings in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . The Lambings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lambings start from £339 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lambings


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Glenwood Cottage in Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Glenwood Cottage, Laragh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Glenwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Laragh, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenwood Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Holme-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House is close to the beach. Prices at The Coach House start from £573 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Captains Quarters in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains Quarters, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains Quarters in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Captains Quarters is close to the beach. Prices at Captains Quarters start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains Quarters


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach 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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