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

The Old Coach House in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

The Old Coach House, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Coach House 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: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at The Old Coach House start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden The Old Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Garden Cottage in Willesley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Garden Cottage, Willesley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Willesley, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Garden Cottage start from £551 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Ivy Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ivy Cottage is close to the beach. Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £634 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Beachcroft in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Beachcroft, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Beachcroft 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: Garden . Beachcroft is close to the beach. Prices at Beachcroft start from £205 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcroft


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Victoria Villa in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Victoria Villa, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Victoria Villa self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Victoria Villa is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Victoria Villa start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victoria Villa


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Ash Barn in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Ash Barn, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ash Barn in South West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ash Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Barn start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Barn


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

Castle With History in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Castle With History, Kilmarnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Castle With History in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Castle With History does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle With History start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle With History


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

Flat 8 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 8 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 8 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 8 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 8 Clifton Court start from £682 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 8 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Starlings in Yoxford, Suffolk, East England

Starlings, Yoxford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Starlings in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Starlings start from £669 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Starlings


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bon Accord in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bon Accord, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bon Accord in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bon Accord is close to the beach. Prices at Bon Accord start from £1091 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bon Accord


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

 

 

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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