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

Knockvicar in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Knockvicar, Lough Key

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Knockvicar self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon 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 . Knockvicar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knockvicar start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockvicar


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Southview in Blackawton, Devon, South West England

Southview, Blackawton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Southview self catering accommodation in Blackawton, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Southview start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Southview customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Southview


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room Southview Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Termon in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Termon, Glenveigh National Park

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Termon self catering accommodation in Glenveigh National Park, 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 . Activities close by include golf . Termon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Termon start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Termon


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

Endymion Lodge in Wakes Colne, Suffolk, East England

Endymion Lodge, Wakes Colne

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Endymion Lodge self catering accommodation in Wakes Colne, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Endymion Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Endymion Lodge start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Endymion Lodge


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

Apple Tree Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Apple Tree Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Apple Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


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

Lavender Cottage in Lower Brailes, Warwickshire, Central England

Lavender Cottage, Lower Brailes

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Brailes, Warwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £773 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Victory Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Victory Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Victory Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Victory Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Victory Cottage start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Victory Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Victory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Victory Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Greystones in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Greystones, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Greystones self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Greystones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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