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

The Annexe in Gayton, Norfolk, East England

The Annexe, Gayton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Annexe in East England has a 3 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 Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Annexe customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Annexe


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

Bluebell Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Bluebell Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bluebell 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bluebell Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Bluebell Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Forge in Hempstead, Norfolk, East England

The Forge, Hempstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Forge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £572 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Threshing Barn in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Threshing Barn, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Threshing Barn 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. Threshing Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Threshing Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Threshing Barn start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Threshing Barn


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Ardrahan in Nr Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ardrahan, Nr Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ardrahan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardrahan is close to the beach. Ardrahan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardrahan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardrahan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

6 bedroom apartment in Saunton, Devon, South West England

6 bedroom apartment, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 6 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 6 bedroom apartment start from £1350 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Garden

Sand Dunes in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sand Dunes, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sand Dunes in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sand Dunes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Sand Dunes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sand Dunes start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sand Dunes


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lake View in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lake View, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lake View self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lake View start from £1096 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Molls Cottage in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland West

Molls Cottage, Ballyvaughan

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Molls Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyvaughan, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Molls Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Molls Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Arabella in Tattersett, Norfolk, East England

Arabella, Tattersett

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Arabella 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . Arabella does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arabella start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Arabella customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Arabella


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Arabella 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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