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

Shooting Lodge with loch view in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Shooting Lodge with loch view does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shooting Lodge with loch view start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shooting Lodge with loch view


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

Large Country House in Clachan, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Clachan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Clachan, Argyll sleeps 26. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


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

Stoneley in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneley, Stoney Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneley self catering accommodation in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stoneley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneley start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneley


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Riverside Country House in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Riverside Country House, Aberchirder

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Riverside Country House self catering accommodation in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire sleeps 12. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Riverside Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Orchard Cottage. in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Orchard Cottage., South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Orchard Cottage. self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Orchard Cottage. does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage. start from £649 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage.


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

St Marys in West Runton, Norfolk, East England

St Marys, West Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Marys in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Marys is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . St Marys does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Marys start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Marys customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Marys


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner St Marys Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Highview in Lee, Devon, South West England

Highview, Lee

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Highview in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Highview is close to the beach. Highview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highview start from £1215 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highview


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

Edna Lodge in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Edna Lodge, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Edna Lodge in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Edna Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Edna Lodge start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Edna Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Edna Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Edna Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Appletree Cottage in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Weybourne

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Appletree 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Appletree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £447 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Appletree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Appletree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Appletree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Golden Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Golden Beach, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Golden Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Golden Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Beach


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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

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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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