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

Little Wick in Harracott, Devon, South West England

Little Wick, Harracott

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Wick 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 . It also has Internet access. Little Wick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Wick start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Wick


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Hillview in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Hillview, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillview in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillview is close to the beach. Prices at Hillview start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Large Country House in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Large Country House, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 25. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: 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 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Studio in Harrowby, Lincolnshire, East England

The Studio, Harrowby

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Studio self catering accommodation in Harrowby, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Studio start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Huish Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Huish Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Huish Cottage in South West England has a 2 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 . Huish Cottage is close to the beach. Huish Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Huish Cottage start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Huish Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

East Farm Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

East Farm Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

East Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . East Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Farm Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Wain House in Whitton, Shropshire, West England

The Wain House, Whitton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Wain House in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Wain House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wain House start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wain House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

High View in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

High View, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

High View self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . High View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High View start from £419 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea Merchant House in Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Sea Merchant House, Penzance

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sea Merchant House self catering accommodation in Penzance, Cornwall sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sea Merchant House start from £996 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Merchant House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage 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 . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden The 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

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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