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

Foxhill Barn Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Foxhill Barn Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Foxhill Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Foxhill Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxhill Barn Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxhill Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Cala Vista in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Cala Vista, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cala Vista in South West 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: Detached Garden . Cala Vista is close to the beach. Cala Vista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cala Vista start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cala Vista


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Pilgrims Prospect in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims Prospect, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pilgrims Prospect 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 Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Pilgrims Prospect is close to the beach. Pilgrims Prospect 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 Pilgrims Prospect start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Prospect


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom holiday home in Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Mallaig

Breaks in Inverness-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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £361 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

19 New Street in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

19 New Street, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

19 New Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 19 New Street is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . 19 New Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 New Street start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 New Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Reeds in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Reeds, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Reeds in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Reeds is close to the beach. The Reeds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reeds start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reeds


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

4 Garden Cottages in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

4 Garden Cottages, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Garden Cottages 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 . 4 Garden Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Garden Cottages start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Garden Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Garden Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 4 Garden Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom holiday home in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-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 and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by Garden

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

Creveen Lodge in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Creveen Lodge, Lauragh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Creveen Lodge in Ireland South has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Creveen Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creveen Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creveen Lodge


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

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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

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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