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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Lavender Cottage in Lower Brailes, Warwickshire, Central England

Lavender Cottage, Lower Brailes

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Brailes, Warwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £773 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

Tawstock Castle in Tawstock, Devon, South West England

Tawstock Castle, Tawstock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tawstock Castle self catering accommodation in Tawstock, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tawstock Castle start from £917 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawstock Castle


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dugort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Dugort, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Dugort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dugort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dugort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dugort start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dugort


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £235 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Rathmullan in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rathmullan, Lough Swilly

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rathmullan self catering accommodation in Lough Swilly, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rathmullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathmullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmullan start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


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

Kiltimagh in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Kiltimagh, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Kiltimagh self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kiltimagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltimagh start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltimagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Wedgwood in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Wedgwood, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Wedgwood self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Wedgwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wedgwood start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wedgwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wedgwood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Wedgwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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