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

Stone Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Stone Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stone Cottage in South West England has a 3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Damsel Lodge in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Damsel Lodge, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Damsel Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Damsel Lodge start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damsel Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 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 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Inch is close to the beach. Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Brook Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Brook Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Brook Cottage in South West 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: Garden . Brook Cottage is close to the beach. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Snowdrop Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Snowdrop Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snowdrop Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Snowdrop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Snowdrop Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


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

The Old Mangers in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Mangers, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Mangers in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Old Mangers 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 Mangers start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Mangers customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Mangers


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden The Old Mangers Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

4 bedroom holiday home in St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, St Andrews

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £710 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Corner Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Corner Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Converted Mill House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Converted Mill House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Converted Mill House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Converted Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Converted Mill House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Converted Mill House


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

 

 

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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