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

Lakeview Lodge in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Lakeview Lodge, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lakeview Lodge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lakeview Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeview Lodge start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

3 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Helens in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Helens, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Helens in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Helens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Helens start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Helens customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Helens


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Helens Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Burrows Retreat in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Burrows Retreat, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Burrows Retreat in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Burrows Retreat is close to the beach. Burrows Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burrows Retreat start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burrows Retreat


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Appletree Cottage in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Weybourne

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Appletree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Appletree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £447 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Appletree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Appletree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Appletree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Claremont House in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Claremont House, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Claremont House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Claremont House is close to the beach. Prices at Claremont House start from £908 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Claremont House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Claremont House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Claremont House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

6 bedroom apartment in Saunton, Devon, South West England

6 bedroom apartment, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 6 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 6 bedroom apartment start from £1350 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Garden

The Byre in Widford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Byre, Widford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Widford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Byre start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom apartment in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cotstone Cottage in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Cotstone Cottage, Milton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Cotstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cotstone Cottage start from £659 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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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