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

Amana in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Amana, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Amana self catering accommodation in Croyde, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Amana is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Amana start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amana


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

Marigold Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Marigold Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Marigold Cottage in South West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Marigold Cottage is close to the beach. Marigold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Marigold Cottage start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marigold Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 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. Honeysuckle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Castle With History in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Castle With History, Kilmarnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Castle With History in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Castle With History does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle With History start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle With History


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Breezes in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Breezes, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Breezes in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Breezes is close to the beach. Prices at Breezes start from £1091 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breezes


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Flat 7 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 7 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 7 Clifton Court start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 7 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Charity Barn in South Walsham, Norfolk, East England

Charity Barn, South Walsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Charity Barn 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: Detached Garden . Charity Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Charity Barn start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charity Barn


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

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

Victorian Holiday House in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Victorian Holiday House, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Victorian Holiday House self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 18. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Victorian Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Victorian Holiday House start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victorian Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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