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

East Wing in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

East Wing, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

East Wing 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at East Wing start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected East Wing customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about East Wing


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner East Wing Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Puddle Inn Duck in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Puddle Inn Duck, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Puddle Inn Duck in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Puddle Inn Duck start from £691 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Puddle Inn Duck customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Puddle Inn Duck


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Puddle Inn Duck Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Old Mangers in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Mangers, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Mangers in East England has a 3 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 . The Old Mangers 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 Mangers start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Mangers customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Mangers


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden The Old Mangers Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Magnificent Castle in Kilcreggan, Argyll, West Scotland

Magnificent Castle, Kilcreggan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Magnificent Castle self catering accommodation in Kilcreggan, Argyll sleeps 27. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Magnificent Castle start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Magnificent Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Clifton House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Clifton House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Clifton House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 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. Clifton House is close to the beach. Clifton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifton House start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifton House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

4 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 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: Detached . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach

Windspray in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Windspray, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Windspray 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 . Windspray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windspray start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windspray


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Trewin Court in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Trewin Court, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Trewin Court in South West 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Trewin Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trewin Court start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trewin Court


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

Kingfisher in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Kingfisher, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kingfisher 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: Garden . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Lavender Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Lavender 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 Swimming Pool . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Games room

 

 

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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