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 Storehouse in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

The Storehouse, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Storehouse in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at The Storehouse start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Storehouse customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Storehouse


Sleeps 4 The Storehouse Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Glen Bank in Brampton, Cumbria, North West England

Glen Bank, Brampton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Glen Bank self catering accommodation in Brampton, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Glen Bank does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glen Bank start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Bank


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Holiday house with pool in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday house with pool, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday house with pool self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 10. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holiday house with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday house with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday house with pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Sea Lodge in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sea Lodge, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sea Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge 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. Sea Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Sea Lodge start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Sea Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Arva in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Arva, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Arva in East 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arva is close to the beach. Prices at Arva start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arva


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Sixteenth Century Castle in Selkirk, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Sixteenth Century Castle, Selkirk

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Sixteenth Century Castle self catering accommodation in Selkirk, Berwickshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sixteenth Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sixteenth Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sixteenth Century Castle


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

InnKeepers Store in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

InnKeepers Store, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

InnKeepers Store in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at InnKeepers Store start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected InnKeepers Store customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about InnKeepers Store


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available InnKeepers Store Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Croft Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Croft Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lundy Lodge in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Lundy Lodge, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lundy Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Lundy Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Lundy Lodge start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lundy Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Flat 28 in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 28, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 28 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 28 is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 28 start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 28


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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