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

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


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

Spring Cottage in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, South West England

Spring Cottage, St Columb Minor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in St Columb Minor, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spring Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spring Cottage start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Twixtu in Polruan, Cornwall, South West England

Twixtu, Polruan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Twixtu self catering accommodation in Polruan, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Twixtu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Twixtu start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Twixtu


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

Castleblaney in nr Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblaney, nr Castleblayney

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblaney self catering accommodation in nr Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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 £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblaney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Currow in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Currow, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Currow self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Currow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Currow start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Currow


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

Bunbeg in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bunbeg, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bunbeg self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bunbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bunbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunbeg start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunbeg


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

Puddleduck in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Puddleduck, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Puddleduck self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Puddleduck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puddleduck start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puddleduck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


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

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 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 £333 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 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 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. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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