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

Neptune's Cove in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Neptune's Cove, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Neptune's Cove self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Neptune's Cove is close to the beach. Prices at Neptune's Cove start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Neptune's Cove


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden

Blackbird Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Blackbird Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Blackbird Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Blackbird Cottage is close to the beach. Blackbird Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackbird Cottage start from £382 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackbird Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodmill Lodge in Southrepps, Norfolk, East England

Woodmill Lodge, Southrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Woodmill Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Woodmill Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodmill Lodge start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Woodmill Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Woodmill Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room Woodmill Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £570 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 bedroom cottage in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth 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 £435 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

Hillcrest in North Molton, Devon, South West England

Hillcrest, North Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillcrest in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hillcrest start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ardrahan in Nr Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ardrahan, Nr Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ardrahan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardrahan is close to the beach. Ardrahan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardrahan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardrahan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

4 Garden Cottages in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

4 Garden Cottages, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Garden Cottages 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 . 4 Garden Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Garden Cottages start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Garden Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Garden Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 4 Garden Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Unique Fishing Station in St Cyrus, Angus, East Scotland

Unique Fishing Station, St Cyrus

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Unique Fishing Station self catering accommodation in St Cyrus, Angus sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Unique Fishing Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Fishing Station start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Fishing Station


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

The Old Forge in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Forge, Frettenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Forge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury 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. The Old Forge 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 The Old Forge start from £586 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering The Old Forge 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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