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

Drakes in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Drakes, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Drakes self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Drakes start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drakes


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

The Round House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Round House, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Round House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 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. The Round House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Round House start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Round House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Foxhill Barn Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Foxhill Barn Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Foxhill Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Foxhill Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxhill Barn Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxhill Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Bramble Court House in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Bramble Court House, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Bramble Court House self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bramble Court House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Court House start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Court House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Gearing in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

The Gearing, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Gearing in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Gearing is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Gearing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gearing start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gearing


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

House on the Hill in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

House on the Hill, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

House on the Hill self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at House on the Hill start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about House on the Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Games room

Trewin Court in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Trewin Court, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Trewin Court in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Trewin Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trewin Court start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trewin Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bude

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 ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

Lyons Green in Little Fransham, Norfolk, East England

Lyons Green, Little Fransham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lyons Green in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lyons Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyons Green start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lyons Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lyons Green


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

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

 

 

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

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