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

The Willows in South Molton, Devon, South West England

The Willows, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Willows in South West England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . The Willows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Willows start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Willows


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Kings Cottage Barn in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Kings Cottage Barn, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kings Cottage Barn 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Kings Cottage Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kings Cottage Barn start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kings Cottage Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kings Cottage Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Kings Cottage Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Pilgrims Progress in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims Progress, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pilgrims Progress 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 Progress is close to the beach. Pilgrims Progress does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pilgrims Progress start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pilgrims Progress customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pilgrims Progress


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Pilgrims Progress Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Molls Cottage in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland West

Molls Cottage, Ballyvaughan

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Molls Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyvaughan, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Molls Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Molls Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Tavistock, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 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. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Westmead in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Westmead, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Westmead in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Westmead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Westmead start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Westmead customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Westmead


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

Quay Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Quay Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Quay Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Quay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Quay Cottage start from £472 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Quay Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Quay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Quay Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Lynton Cottage in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Lynton Cottage, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lynton Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Lynton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lynton Cottage start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lynton Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Brixham, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Brixham

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 . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 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 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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