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

Castleblaney in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblaney, Castleblayney

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblaney self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castleblaney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleblaney start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblaney


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Oak Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Oak Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Oak Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £377 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Games room

Cowslip in Gwithian, Cornwall, South West England

Cowslip, Gwithian

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cowslip self catering accommodation in Gwithian, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Cowslip start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowslip


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 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 fishing . Mulranny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mulranny start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Lower Garrick in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Lower Garrick, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lower Garrick self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Lower Garrick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Garrick start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Garrick


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Treveglos Barn in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Treveglos Barn, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Treveglos Barn self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Treveglos Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Treveglos Barn start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Treveglos Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, 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 fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

The Old Mariners House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Old Mariners House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Mariners House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Mariners House start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Mariners House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Mariners House


Sleeps 4 The Old Mariners House 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

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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