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

Unique Historic Castle in Longtown, Cumbria, North West England

Unique Historic Castle, Longtown

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Unique Historic Castle self catering accommodation in Longtown, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at Unique Historic Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Historic Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

2 bedroom holiday home in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Tew Cottage in Great Tew, Oxfordshire, Central England

Tew Cottage, Great Tew

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Tew Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Tew, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tew Cottage start from £1765 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tew Cottage


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

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

Oker View in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Oker View, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Oker View self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oker View start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oker View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Yeo Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Yeo Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yeo Cottage 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 Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Yeo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yeo Cottage start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yeo Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Pond Cottage in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Pond Cottage, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pond Cottage in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury 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. Activities close by include fishing . Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pond Cottage start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pond Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Pond Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Wheatley Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Wheatley Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheatley Barn 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: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheatley Barn start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheatley Barn


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Wisteria Cottage in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Wisteria Cottage, Milton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Wisteria Cottage self catering accommodation in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wisteria Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wisteria Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ebenezer Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Ebenezer Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ebenezer 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Ebenezer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ebenezer Cottage start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ebenezer Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ebenezer Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ebenezer Cottage 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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