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

Stable Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Stable Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Stable 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 . Prices at Stable Cottage start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Butterfly Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Butterfly Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Butterfly Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Butterfly Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Butterfly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Butterfly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Butterfly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Lookout in Stutton, Suffolk, East England

The Lookout, Stutton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Lookout in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Lookout does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lookout start from £348 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Scottish Castle Apt in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Scottish Castle Apt, Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Scottish Castle Apt self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Scottish Castle Apt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scottish Castle Apt start from £560 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scottish Castle Apt


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Woodside Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Woodside Cottage, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Woodside 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Woodside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodside Cottage start from £427 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Impressive Shooting Lodge in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Impressive Shooting Lodge, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Impressive Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Impressive Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Impressive Shooting Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Impressive Shooting Lodge


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

Well Cottage in Hindolveston, Norfolk, East England

Well Cottage, Hindolveston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Well Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Well Cottage start from £943 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Well Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Cider Pound in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Cider Pound, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cider Pound 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cider Pound is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cider Pound does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Pound start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Pound


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Owl Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Owl Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Owl Cottage 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 . Owl Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Otters Holt in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Otters Holt, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Otters Holt 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. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Otters Holt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Otters Holt start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Otters Holt


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available 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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