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

The Skydeck in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Skydeck, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Skydeck self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Skydeck start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Skydeck


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jacks Holiday Cottage in Harberton, Devon, South West England

Jacks Holiday Cottage, Harberton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Jacks Holiday Cottage self catering accommodation in Harberton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jacks Holiday Cottage start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Jacks Holiday Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Jacks Holiday Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner Games room Jacks Holiday Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Little White House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little White House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little White House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Little White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little White House start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little White House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


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

Lighthouse Cottage in Trevarrian, Cornwall, South West England

Lighthouse Cottage, Trevarrian

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lighthouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Trevarrian, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lighthouse Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Lighthouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lighthouse Cottage start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lighthouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Solebay Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Solebay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Solebay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Solebay Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solebay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Lisselton in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lisselton, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lisselton self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lisselton is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Lisselton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisselton start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisselton


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Beech Croft in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Beech Croft, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Beech Croft self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beech Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Croft start from £388 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Croft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Treknow, Cornwall, South West England

Rose Cottage, Treknow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Treknow, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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

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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