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 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment 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 £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamuck


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

Kirkbride Hall in Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Kirkbride Hall, Melmerby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Kirkbride Hall self catering accommodation in Melmerby, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kirkbride Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kirkbride Hall start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kirkbride Hall


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ballacolla in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Ballacolla, Slieve Bloom Mountains

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Ballacolla self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballacolla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballacolla start from £219 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballacolla


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Blessington in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Blessington, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Blessington self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blessington start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blessington


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £287 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 8. 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 . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim 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 . Ballycastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycastle start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Rosemundy Villa in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

Rosemundy Villa, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rosemundy Villa self catering accommodation in St Agnes, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rosemundy Villa is close to the beach. Rosemundy Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemundy Villa start from £411 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemundy Villa


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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