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
Spanish Point, Spanish Point
Breaks in County ClareIreland-West
Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point
Roundstone, Connemara
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone
Baltimore, Skibbereen
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Baltimore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baltimore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore
Cornamona, Connemara
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cornamona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornamona start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona
Glendalough, Glendalough
Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East
Glendalough self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glendalough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough
Creevy, Donegal Bay
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy
Balmoral House, Dartmouth
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Balmoral House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Balmoral House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Balmoral House start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balmoral House
Memorial Cottage, Hope Valley
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Memorial Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Valley, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Memorial Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Memorial Cottage
Leys Farmhouse Annexe, Stowmarket
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Leys Farmhouse Annexe in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Leys Farmhouse Annexe start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leys Farmhouse Annexe
Phone enquiries: 01449 711750
Harbour Loft, Port Isaac
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Harbour Loft self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Harbour Loft start from £457 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Loft
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:
- Last Minute Availability for Cottages, Apartments & Lodges: 0844 847 1143
- Our Cottage Special Offers
- Deals of the Week offers on our Facebook page
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:
- British and Irish Gardens to Visit
- UK & Ireland County Shows and Fayres
- UK Blue Flag Beaches
- English Holiday Atrractions
Family Summer Holidays in England
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.
South West England
Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
North West England
Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire
North East England
County Durham, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
East of England
South East England
Berkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
Heart of England
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands
West of England
Family Summer Holidays in Scotland
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Scotland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, lochs and waterways, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Scotland.
Scottish Borders
Berwickshire, Edinburgh, Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire
Central Scotland
South West Scotland
East Scotland
Aberdeenshire, Angus, Banffshire
West Scotland
Scottish Highlands
Inverness-shire, Isle of Skye, Ross-shire, Sutherland, Wester Ross
Family Summer Holidays in Wales
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Wales - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Wales.
South Wales
Anglesey, Carmarthenshire, Gwent, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Vale of Glamorgan, West Glamorgan
Family Holidays in Ireland
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Ireland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Ireland.
North Ireland
Antrim, Derry, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone
East Ireland
Carlow, Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
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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