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

Nightingale Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Nightingale 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 Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Nightingale Cottage is close to the beach. Nightingale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nightingale Cottage start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nightingale Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Traditional Highland Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Traditional Highland Lodge, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Traditional Highland Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Traditional Highland Lodge 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 Traditional Highland Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Highland Lodge


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

Windy Hill in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Windy Hill, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Windy Hill 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Windy Hill start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Windy Hill customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Windy Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Windy Hill Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom cottage in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Okehampton

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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ash Cottage in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Ash Cottage, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ash Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Manor Farm Cottage in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Manor Farm Cottage, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Manor Farm Cottage in East 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. Prices at Manor Farm Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Manor Farm Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Manor Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Manor Farm Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom cottage in Gairloch, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Gairloch

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland 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 . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Perch Close in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Perch Close, Crantock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Perch Close self catering accommodation in Crantock, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Perch Close is close to the beach. Perch Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Perch Close start from £453 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Perch Close


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

7 Roman Way in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

7 Roman Way, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Roman Way in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . 7 Roman Way is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at 7 Roman Way start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Roman Way customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Roman Way


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden 7 Roman Way Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

 

 

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

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