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

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 10. This 5 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 £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


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

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

Holly Grove in Kelynack, Cornwall, South West England

Holly Grove, Kelynack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Holly Grove self catering accommodation in Kelynack, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Holly Grove does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Grove start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Grove


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

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

Rathmore, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Rathmore self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. 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 fishing . Rathmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kiltimagh in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Kiltimagh, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Kiltimagh self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kiltimagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltimagh start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltimagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Barn Cottage in Ellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Barn Cottage, Ellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Ellingham, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Easy walking close by

Cushendun in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Ballymena

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunmore East does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunmore East start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


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

Newbury Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Newbury Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Newbury Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Newbury Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newbury Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newbury Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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