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

Rossaraune in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rossaraune, Claremorris

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rossaraune self catering accommodation in Claremorris, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rossaraune does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossaraune start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossaraune


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seadrift in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Seadrift, Dunwich

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seadrift in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Seadrift is close to the beach. Prices at Seadrift start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seadrift


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage in Doune, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage, Doune

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Doune, Perthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Noxon Pond Cottage in Bream, Gloucestershire, South West England

Noxon Pond Cottage, Bream

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Noxon Pond Cottage self catering accommodation in Bream, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Noxon Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Noxon Pond Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noxon Pond Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lodge with Pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Lodge with Pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

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 . Lodge with Pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge with Pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge with Pool


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

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Ambrose Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Ambrose Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ambrose Cottage in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Ambrose Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Ambrose Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ambrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Tamarin in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tamarin, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tamarin in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Tamarin is close to the beach. Prices at Tamarin start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tamarin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Luggers Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Luggers Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Luggers 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Luggers Cottage is close to the beach. Luggers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luggers Cottage start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Luggers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Luggers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luggers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Fishermans Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Fishermans Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fishermans Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fishermans Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Fishermans Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fishermans Cottage start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fishermans Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by 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

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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

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