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

Edna Lodge in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Edna Lodge, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Edna Lodge in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Edna Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Edna Lodge start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Edna Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Edna Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Edna Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Sunnyside At Granville Point in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sunnyside At Granville Point, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sunnyside At Granville Point in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sunnyside At Granville Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Sunnyside At Granville Point start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside At Granville Point


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Sixteenth Century Castle in Selkirk, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Sixteenth Century Castle, Selkirk

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Sixteenth Century Castle self catering accommodation in Selkirk, Berwickshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sixteenth Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sixteenth Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sixteenth Century Castle


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

Corner Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Corner Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

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

Lavender Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Lavender Cottage 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 and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Games room

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

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 a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

 

 

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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