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

Ashtree Cottage in Muddiford, Devon, South West England

Ashtree Cottage, Muddiford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Wain House in Whitton, Shropshire, West England

The Wain House, Whitton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Wain House in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Wain House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wain House start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wain House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Bamboo in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bamboo, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bamboo in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bamboo is close to the beach. Bamboo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bamboo start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bamboo


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

16th Century Castle in Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, East Scotland

16th Century Castle, Grantown-on-Spey

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

16th Century Castle in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 16th Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16th Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16th Century Castle


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

The Old Forge in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Forge, Frettenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Forge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. 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 . It also has Internet access. The Old Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Forge start from £586 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering The Old Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

East Wing in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

East Wing, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

East Wing in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at East Wing start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected East Wing customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about East Wing


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner East Wing Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Mortimer's Barn in Preston St Mary, Suffolk, East England

Mortimer's Barn, Preston St Mary

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Mortimer's Barn in East 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mortimer's Barn is close to the beach. Prices at Mortimer's Barn start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mortimer's Barn


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Swallows in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Swallows, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Swallows self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallows start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lupin Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lupin Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lupin Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lupin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lupin Cottage start from £872 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lupin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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