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

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Braydeston Cottage in Brundall, Norfolk, East England

Braydeston Cottage, Brundall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Braydeston Cottage 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Braydeston Cottage start from £587 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Braydeston Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Braydeston Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Braydeston Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Well Cottage in Hindolveston, Norfolk, East England

Well Cottage, Hindolveston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Well Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Well Cottage start from £943 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Well Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Dozmary Pool Barn in Bolventor, Cornwall, South West England

Dozmary Pool Barn, Bolventor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dozmary Pool Barn self catering accommodation in Bolventor, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Dozmary Pool Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dozmary Pool Barn start from £436 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dozmary Pool Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kings Cottage Barn in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Kings Cottage Barn, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kings Cottage Barn 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Kings Cottage Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kings Cottage Barn start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kings Cottage Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kings Cottage Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Kings Cottage Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Semi Detached Cottage in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage, Corrour

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire 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 . Semi Detached Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Semi Detached Cottage start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Semi Detached Cottage


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

Valentines Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Valentines Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Valentines 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 . Valentines Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentines Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentines Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Meadow Barn in Rose, Cornwall, South West England

Meadow Barn, Rose

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Meadow Barn self catering accommodation in Rose, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Meadow Barn start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Drakes in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Drakes, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Drakes self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Drakes start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drakes


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Vine Cottage in Lee, Devon, South West England

Vine Cottage, Lee

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Vine Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Vine Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Vine Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

 

 

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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