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 Old Ann Cam School in Dymock, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Ann Cam School, Dymock

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Ann Cam School self catering accommodation in Dymock, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Ann Cam School start from £690 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Ann Cam School


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craughwell in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Craughwell, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Craughwell self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Craughwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craughwell start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craughwell


Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Jasmine Lodge in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Jasmine Lodge, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Jasmine Lodge in South West England has a 3 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Jasmine Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Lodge start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Castle On The Plain in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle On The Plain, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle On The Plain self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Castle On The Plain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle On The Plain start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle On The Plain


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

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

Leath Barn Cottage in West Somerton, Norfolk, East England

Leath Barn Cottage, West Somerton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Leath Barn Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Leath Barn Cottage start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leath Barn Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Avocet Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Avocet Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Avocet Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . Avocet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avocet Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avocet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Gearing in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

The Gearing, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Gearing in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Gearing is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Gearing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gearing start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gearing


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Scotland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, lochs and waterways, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Scotland.

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Wales - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Wales.

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Ireland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Ireland.

 

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.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites