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

Windspray in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Windspray, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Windspray in South West England has a 3 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 . Windspray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windspray start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windspray


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Seacroft in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Seacroft, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seacroft in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Seacroft is close to the beach. Prices at Seacroft start from £981 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seacroft


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Instow, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 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: Detached . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach

Whimbrels House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Whimbrels House, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whimbrels House in South West England has a 3 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 Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Whimbrels House is close to the beach. Prices at Whimbrels House start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whimbrels House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £845 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Theberton Hall Farm in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Theberton Hall Farm, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Theberton Hall Farm in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Theberton Hall Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Theberton Hall Farm start from £990 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Theberton Hall Farm


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Chehondo in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Chehondo, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Chehondo self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Chehondo start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chehondo


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Cock Rock in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cock Rock is close to the beach. Cock Rock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock start from £1675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Trail Quay Cottage in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

4 Trail Quay Cottage, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Trail Quay 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 4 Trail Quay Cottage start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Trail Quay Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Trail Quay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by 4 Trail Quay 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Scotland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, lochs and waterways, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Scotland.

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Wales - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Wales.

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Ireland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Ireland.

 

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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