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

Meenaneary in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Meenaneary, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Meenaneary self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Meenaneary is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Meenaneary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meenaneary start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenaneary


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

Portballintrae in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portballintrae, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portballintrae self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portballintrae is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portballintrae does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portballintrae start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portballintrae


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

Duncannon in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

Providence House in St Breward, Cornwall, South West England

Providence House, St Breward

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Providence House self catering accommodation in St Breward, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Providence House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Providence House start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Providence House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 4 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 . Dungarvan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


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

Malin Village in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malin Village, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malin Village self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Malin Village is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Malin Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malin Village start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malin Village


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballysadare in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, nr Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballysadare is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballysadare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballysadare start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Ballingskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballingskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballingskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballingskelligs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballingskelligs start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballingskelligs


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

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

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £298 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

 

 

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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