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

11 Samson And Hercules in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

11 Samson And Hercules, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

11 Samson And Hercules in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 11 Samson And Hercules is close to the beach. 11 Samson And Hercules does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Samson And Hercules start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 11 Samson And Hercules customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 11 Samson And Hercules


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 11 Samson And Hercules Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Gumstalls Barn in Lydney, Gloucestershire, West England

Gumstalls Barn, Lydney

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Gumstalls Barn self catering accommodation in Lydney, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gumstalls Barn start from £1406 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gumstalls Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Snowdrop Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Snowdrop Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snowdrop Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Snowdrop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Snowdrop Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Snowdrop Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Old School Cottages in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Old School Cottages, Lyneham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Old School Cottages self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 1. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old School Cottages start from £1946 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Cottages


Golf close by Garden

The Cwtch in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Cwtch, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Cwtch self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cwtch start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cwtch


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mill Flat in Cherington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Mill Flat, Cherington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Mill Flat self catering accommodation in Cherington, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Mill Flat start from £412 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Flat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Kings Lynn

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at The Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 The Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Millrock in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Millrock, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Millrock 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 . It also has Internet access. Millrock is close to the beach. Prices at Millrock start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millrock


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Poole, Dorset, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Poole

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

4 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £990 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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