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

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Paddling Ducks in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Paddling Ducks, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Paddling Ducks in East England has a 4 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Paddling Ducks is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Paddling Ducks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Paddling Ducks start from £866 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Paddling Ducks customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Paddling Ducks


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Paddling Ducks Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Angel Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Angel Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Angel Cottage 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 . Angel Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Angel Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Angel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

The Old Coach House in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

The Old Coach House, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Coach House 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 Swimming Pool . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at The Old Coach House start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden The Old Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews 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

Cuckoo's Rest in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Cuckoo's Rest, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cuckoo's Rest in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Cuckoo's Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoo's Rest start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuckoo's Rest


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Games room

Scrumpy Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Scrumpy Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Scrumpy Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Scrumpy Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Scrumpy Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scrumpy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Caithness, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Caithness

Breaks in CaithnessHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £347 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cedars Lodge in Northam, Devon, South West England

Cedars Lodge, Northam

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cedars Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cedars Lodge is close to the beach. Cedars Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cedars Lodge start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedars Lodge


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach 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

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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

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