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

Dunfanaghy in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Roney Point in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Point, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Point self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Roney Point is close to the beach. Roney Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Point start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Samphire in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Samphire, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Samphire self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Samphire does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire


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

Dunnamaggan in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Dunnamaggan, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Dunnamaggan self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny 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 . Dunnamaggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunnamaggan start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunnamaggan


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

Blencowe Hall in Blencowe, Cumbria, North West England

Blencowe Hall, Blencowe

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Blencowe Hall self catering accommodation in Blencowe, Cumbria sleeps 24. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blencowe Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blencowe Hall start from £3101 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blencowe Hall


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 Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

Killala in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killala, River Moy

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killala self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killala is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Killala does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killala start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killala


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

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Aglish in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aglish start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

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 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 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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