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

Peppercombe Holt in Horns Cross, Devon, South West England

Peppercombe Holt, Horns Cross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Peppercombe Holt in South West England has a 4 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 . Peppercombe Holt is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Peppercombe Holt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peppercombe Holt start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peppercombe Holt


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Cider Cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Cider Cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cider Cottage in South West England has a 3 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cider Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

6 Little Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

6 Little Beach, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Little Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 6 Little Beach is close to the beach. 6 Little Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Little Beach start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Little Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Dunes in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Dunes, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Dunes in South West 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: Detached . The Dunes is close to the beach. The Dunes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dunes start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dunes


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Chehondo in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Chehondo, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Chehondo self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Chehondo start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chehondo


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

East Farm Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

East Farm Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

East Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . East Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Farm Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Forge in Hempstead, Norfolk, East England

The Forge, Hempstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Forge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £572 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Dragonfly in Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk, East England

Dragonfly, Ilketshall St Margaret

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Dragonfly in East England has a 4 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dragonfly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dragonfly start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dragonfly


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Potting Shed in Daylesford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Potting Shed, Daylesford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Potting Shed self catering accommodation in Daylesford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Potting Shed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Potting Shed start from £840 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Potting Shed


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

West Saunton Barn in Braunton, Devon, South West England

West Saunton Barn, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

West Saunton Barn in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. West Saunton Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . West Saunton Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Saunton Barn start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Saunton Barn


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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