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

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Luxury self catering

Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cobh start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

1 The Old Coach House in Warfleet Creek, Devon, South West England

1 The Old Coach House, Warfleet Creek

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Warfleet Creek, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 1 The Old Coach House start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 The Old Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 The Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Games room 1 The Old Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonbur is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


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

Glengariff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengariff, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengariff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glengariff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengariff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengariff start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengariff


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

Shillelagh in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


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

Harbour Loft in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Harbour Loft, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Harbour Loft self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Harbour Loft start from £457 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Loft


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

12 St Elmo Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

12 St Elmo Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

12 St Elmo Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 12 St Elmo Court is close to the beach. Prices at 12 St Elmo Court start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 St Elmo Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cider Press in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Cider Press, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Cider Press self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cider Press does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Press start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Press


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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 £294 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

 

 

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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