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

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

1 Green Farm Barn in Hunworth, Norfolk, East England

1 Green Farm Barn, Hunworth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Green Farm Barn 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Green Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Green Farm Barn start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Green Farm Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Green Farm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 1 Green Farm Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Glenwood Cottage in Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Glenwood Cottage, Laragh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Glenwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Laragh, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenwood Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Top Deck in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Top Deck, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Top Deck in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Top Deck is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Top Deck start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Deck


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

The Orchard in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

The Orchard, Lyng

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Orchard 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: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . The Orchard 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 Orchard start from £268 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Amana in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Amana, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Amana self catering accommodation in Croyde, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Amana is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Amana start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amana


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

Sea Merchant House in Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Sea Merchant House, Penzance

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sea Merchant House self catering accommodation in Penzance, Cornwall sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sea Merchant House start from £996 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Merchant House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Unique Tower House in Balbeggie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Unique Tower House, Balbeggie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Unique Tower House self catering accommodation in Balbeggie, Perthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Tower House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Unique Tower House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Tower House start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Tower House


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

3 bedroom holiday home in Kyle, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Kyle

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £199 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Fishing close by

2 Nil-Desperandum in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

2 Nil-Desperandum, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 Nil-Desperandum 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 Nil-Desperandum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Nil-Desperandum start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Nil-Desperandum


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

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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