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

Clogheen in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Clogheen, Clonmel

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Clogheen self catering accommodation in Clonmel, County Tipperary sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clogheen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clogheen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clogheen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Salty Dog in Camber Sands, East Sussex, South East England

The Salty Dog, Camber Sands

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

The Salty Dog in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Salty Dog is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . The Salty Dog does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Salty Dog start from £700 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Salty Dog customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Salty Dog

Phone enquiries: 07710 284381

Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering The Salty Dog Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kinvarra in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Bellhouse in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bellhouse, Nympsfield

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bellhouse self catering accommodation in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bellhouse start from £699 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellhouse


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Holly Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Holly Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holly Cottage is close to the beach. Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Holly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Holly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cox in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Cox, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cox self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cox start from £450 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cox


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

River Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

River Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River Cottage start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

The Mill in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

The Mill, Lanreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Mill self catering accommodation in Lanreath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mill start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tufton Croft in Wittersham, Kent, South East England

Tufton Croft, Wittersham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Tufton Croft self catering accommodation in Wittersham, Kent 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. Tufton Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tufton Croft start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tufton Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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