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

Mill House in St Veep, Cornwall, South West England

Mill House, St Veep

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill House self catering accommodation in St Veep, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill House start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Workshop in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

The Workshop, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Workshop in South West 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. The Workshop is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Workshop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Workshop start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Workshop


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Coach House in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

The Old Coach House, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Coach House in East 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 and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at The Old Coach House start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden The Old Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Lamp House in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

The Lamp House, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Lamp House 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 . The Lamp House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . The Lamp House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lamp House start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lamp House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

3 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 £360 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

The Hollies in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Hollies, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Hollies in East England has a 3 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 . The Hollies is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Hollies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hollies start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hollies


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Owl Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Owl Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Owl Cottage 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Owl Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

1 Stone Cottage in Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

1 Stone Cottage, Middleton Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Stone 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Stone Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Stone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

One The Foundry in Parkend, Gloucestershire, West England

One The Foundry, Parkend

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

One The Foundry self catering accommodation in Parkend, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at One The Foundry start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about One The Foundry


Sleeps 6

Appletree Cottage in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Weybourne

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Appletree 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 . It also has Internet access. Appletree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £447 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Appletree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Appletree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Appletree Cottage 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

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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