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

Withyside in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Withyside, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Withyside in South West 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 Garden . Withyside is close to the beach. Prices at Withyside start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Withyside


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden

Saltings in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Saltings, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Saltings in East 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: Detached Garden . Saltings is close to the beach. Saltings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltings start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltings


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Moor Lane Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Moor Lane Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Moor Lane 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: Detached Garden . Prices at Moor Lane Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Lane Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stoney Gill A in Braithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Stoney Gill A, Braithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stoney Gill A self catering accommodation in Braithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoney Gill A start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoney Gill A


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Scholars Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Scholars Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scholars Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Scholars Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Scholars Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scholars Cottage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scholars Cottage


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

Dairy Farm Cottage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Farm Cottage, Great Yarmouth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Farm 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 . Prices at Dairy Farm Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Kingfisher in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Kingfisher, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kingfisher 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 . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Old School Cottages in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Old School Cottages, Lyneham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Old School Cottages self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 1. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old School Cottages start from £1946 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Cottages


Golf close by Garden

Hawthorne Cottage in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Hawthorne Cottage, Sea Palling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hawthorne Cottage 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 . Hawthorne Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Hawthorne Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hawthorne Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hawthorne Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Hawthorne Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

South Green House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

South Green House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

South Green House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . South Green House is close to the beach. Prices at South Green House start from £951 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Green House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden 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

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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