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 Wick in Harracott, Devon, South West England

Little Wick, Harracott

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Spindrift in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Spindrift, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Spindrift in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spindrift is close to the beach. Prices at Spindrift start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spindrift


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

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

3 bedroom holiday home in Lochgilphead, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Lochgilphead

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £421 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by

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

Buttershaw Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Buttershaw Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Buttershaw Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Buttershaw Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Buttershaw Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buttershaw Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Old Harper House in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Old Harper House, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Harper House in East England has a 4 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: Detached . Old Harper House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Harper House start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Harper House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Harper House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Old Harper House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Heronmere in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Heronmere, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heronmere 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 Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Heronmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heronmere start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heronmere customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heronmere


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Heronmere Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Cock Rock in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cock Rock is close to the beach. Cock Rock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock start from £1675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadowbrook in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Meadowbrook, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Meadowbrook self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadowbrook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbrook start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbrook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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