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

Holiday Lodge with pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday Lodge with pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday Lodge with pool self catering accommodation in Corran, Argyll sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Holiday Lodge with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday Lodge with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday Lodge with pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

4 Granville Point in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

4 Granville Point, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Granville Point in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Granville Point is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Granville Point start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Granville Point


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Villa Brook in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Villa Brook, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Villa Brook self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Villa Brook start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Villa Brook


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tidal View in Appledore, Devon, South West England

Tidal View, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tidal View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Tidal View is close to the beach. Tidal View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tidal View start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tidal View


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

2 Oakwood Manor in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

2 Oakwood Manor, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

2 Oakwood Manor self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Oakwood Manor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Oakwood Manor start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Oakwood Manor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Craughwell in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Craughwell, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Craughwell self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Craughwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craughwell start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craughwell


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Old Forge in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Forge, Frettenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Forge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury 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. The Old Forge 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 Forge start from £586 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering The Old Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Old Coach House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

The Old Coach House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Coach House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Coach House is close to the beach. The Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £669 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Long Reach in Iken, Suffolk, East England

Long Reach, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Long Reach in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Long Reach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Long Reach start from £496 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Reach


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

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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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