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

Little Flint in Little Fransham, Norfolk, East England

Little Flint, Little Fransham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Flint 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Little Flint does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Flint start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Flint customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Flint


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Little Flint Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Primrose Barn in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Primrose Barn, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Barn 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 . It also has Internet access. Primrose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Barn start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Old Flower Farm in Heamoor, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Flower Farm, Heamoor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Flower Farm self catering accommodation in Heamoor, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Flower Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Flower Farm start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Flower Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Shooting Lodge with loch view in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Shooting Lodge with loch view does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shooting Lodge with loch view start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shooting Lodge with loch view


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

The Stables in Colerne, Somerset, South West England

The Stables, Colerne

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Colerne, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . The Stables 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 Stables start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Waterhaze in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Waterhaze, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Waterhaze self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Waterhaze start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterhaze


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Eastwood in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Eastwood, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Eastwood in East 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: Garden . Eastwood is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Eastwood start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastwood


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Slee's Meadow View in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Slee's Meadow View, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Slee's Meadow View in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Slee's Meadow View is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Slee's Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slee's Meadow View start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slee's Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bay Tree Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Bay Tree Cottage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bay Tree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Bay Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bay Tree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Bay Tree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Penny Royal in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Penny Royal, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Penny Royal self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penny Royal start from £960 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penny Royal


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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