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

Newberry Bay View in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Newberry Bay View, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Newberry Bay View in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Newberry Bay View is close to the beach. Prices at Newberry Bay View start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newberry Bay View


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Magnificent Castle in Kilcreggan, Argyll, West Scotland

Magnificent Castle, Kilcreggan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Magnificent Castle self catering accommodation in Kilcreggan, Argyll sleeps 27. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Magnificent Castle start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Magnificent Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Stoneley in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneley, Stoney Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneley self catering accommodation in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stoneley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneley start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneley


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

The Old Flower Farm in Heamoor, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Flower Farm, Heamoor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Flower Farm self catering accommodation in Heamoor, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Flower Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Flower Farm start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Flower Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


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

Corner Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Corner Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dartmoor Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Cottage self catering accommodation in Umberleigh, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dartmoor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dartmoor Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £570 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 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Rowan Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Villa, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rowan Villa in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rowan Villa is close to the beach. Rowan Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Villa start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Villa


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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

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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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