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

Warren Cottage in Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Warren Cottage, Polperro

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Warren Cottage self catering accommodation in Polperro, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Warren Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Warren Cottage start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Warren Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Annacarty in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Annacarty, Glen of Aherlow

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Annacarty self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Annacarty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annacarty start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annacarty


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Portumna in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Portumna, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Portumna self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Portumna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portumna start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portumna


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

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Carveth in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

Carveth, Mousehole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Carveth self catering accommodation in Mousehole, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carveth start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carveth


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilmacoo in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kilmacoo, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kilmacoo self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilmacoo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmacoo start from £142 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmacoo


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dungloe in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dungloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungloe start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydavid start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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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