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

Ballinamuck in Lough Gowna, County Longford,

Ballinamuck, Lough Gowna

Breaks in County Longford

Ballinamuck self catering accommodation in Lough Gowna, County Longford 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 . Ballinamuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamuck start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamuck


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

Heather Cottage in Gillamoor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Heather Cottage, Gillamoor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Heather Cottage self catering accommodation in Gillamoor, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Heather Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Cottage start from £372 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Fanore in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Cob in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

The Cob, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cob self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cob start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cob


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


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

Peewit House in Barton-on-the-Heath, Gloucestershire, South West England

Peewit House, Barton-on-the-Heath

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Peewit House self catering accommodation in Barton-on-the-Heath, Gloucestershire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Peewit House start from £2926 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peewit House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 4. 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 fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Dunfanaghy in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Sheep Haven Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


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

Castlerea in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Castlerea, Lough Glynn

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Castlerea self catering accommodation in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlerea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlerea start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlerea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Castleisland in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castleisland, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castleisland self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castleisland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleisland start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleisland


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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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Refine your Family Summer Holiday Cottage search

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