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 Retreat in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Retreat, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Retreat start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering The Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Sandfields Barn in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Sandfields Barn, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Sandfields Barn self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Sandfields Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandfields Barn start from £352 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandfields Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Fuchsias in Constantine, Cornwall, South West England

The Fuchsias, Constantine

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Fuchsias self catering accommodation in Constantine, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Fuchsias does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Fuchsias start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fuchsias


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Field Cottage in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Field Cottage, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Field Cottage self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Field Cottage start from £306 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Fairview House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Fairview House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairview House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Fairview House start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairview House


Sleeps 8 Games room

Upper Fernlea in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Upper Fernlea, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Upper Fernlea self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Upper Fernlea is close to the beach. Upper Fernlea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Fernlea start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Fernlea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Torrings Barn in East Prawle, Devon, South West England

Torrings Barn, East Prawle

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Torrings Barn self catering accommodation in East Prawle, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Torrings Barn start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torrings Barn


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Oak Tree Cottage in Fritham, Hampshire, South East England

Oak Tree Cottage, Fritham

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Oak Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Fritham, Hampshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Tree Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Skydeck in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Skydeck, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Skydeck self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 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 The Skydeck start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Skydeck


Sleeps 8 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

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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