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

Jersey Lodge in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Jersey Lodge, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Jersey Lodge in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Jersey Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Jersey Lodge start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jersey Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

3 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Greystones in Walcott, Norfolk, East England

Greystones, Walcott

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Greystones in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Greystones is close to the beach. Prices at Greystones start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Greystones customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Greystones Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Rose Cottage in Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Rose Cottage, Bledington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Bledington, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ash House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Ash House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Ash House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash House start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash House


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Duck End Cottage in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Duck End Cottage, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Duck End Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Duck End Cottage start from £545 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duck End Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Beachwalk in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Beachwalk, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beachwalk in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Beachwalk is close to the beach. Prices at Beachwalk start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachwalk


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


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

Old Harper House in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Old Harper House, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Harper House in East England has a 4 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 . Old Harper House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Harper House start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Harper House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Harper House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Old Harper House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

 

 

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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