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

Puffin Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Puffin Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Puffin Cottage in East 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 . Puffin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Puffin Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Puffin Cottage


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

The Gatehouse in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

The Gatehouse, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gatehouse in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Gatehouse start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gatehouse


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

3 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

3 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £735 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

7 Roman Way in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

7 Roman Way, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Roman Way in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . 7 Roman Way is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at 7 Roman Way start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Roman Way customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Roman Way


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden 7 Roman Way Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

East Farm Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

East Farm Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

East Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . East Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Farm Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Old Chapel House in Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Old Chapel House, Hickling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Chapel House 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Chapel House start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Chapel House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Malthouse Lodge in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Malthouse Lodge, Heacham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Malthouse Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Malthouse Lodge is close to the beach. Malthouse Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malthouse Lodge start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Malthouse Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Malthouse Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Malthouse Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Large Upmarket Lodge in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Large Upmarket Lodge, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Large Upmarket Lodge self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 20. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Upmarket Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Upmarket Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Upmarket Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Wheatley Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Wheatley Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheatley Barn 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 Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheatley Barn start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheatley Barn


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

2 bedroom cottage in Tavistock, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available 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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