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

Kalimpong in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

Kalimpong, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kalimpong self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Kalimpong is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kalimpong does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kalimpong start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kalimpong


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

Two Bears Cottage in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Two Bears Cottage, Gardenstown

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Two Bears Cottage self catering accommodation in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Two Bears Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Bears Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Barns Cottage in Middleton, Norfolk, East England

Barns Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barns 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Barns Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barns Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barns Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barns Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Barns Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Traditional Shooting Lodge in Invercharnan, Argyll, West Scotland

Traditional Shooting Lodge, Invercharnan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Traditional Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Invercharnan, Argyll sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Traditional Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional Shooting Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Shooting Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Jasmine Cottage in Wroxton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Jasmine Cottage, Wroxton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Jasmine Cottage self catering accommodation in Wroxton, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Jasmine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

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

Thimble Cottage in Grampound, Cornwall, South West England

Thimble Cottage, Grampound

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Thimble Cottage self catering accommodation in Grampound, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Thimble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thimble Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thimble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Watts Cottage in Upton, Norfolk, East England

Watts Cottage, Upton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Watts Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 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 . Watts Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Watts Cottage start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Watts Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Watts Cottage


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

The Malt House in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

The Malt House, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Malt House self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Malt House start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Malt House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Egton Cottage in Egton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Egton Cottage, Egton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Egton Cottage self catering accommodation in Egton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Egton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Egton Cottage start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Egton Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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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