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

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare 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. Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fethard-On-Sea in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Fethard-On-Sea, Hook Peninsula

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Fethard-On-Sea self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Fethard-On-Sea is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fethard-On-Sea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fethard-On-Sea start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fethard-On-Sea


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

Waterford in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Waterford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterford start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

Drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumconrath start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

5 Fairview Road in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

5 Fairview Road, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Fairview Road self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Fairview Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Fairview Road start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 5 Fairview Road customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 5 Fairview Road


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room 5 Fairview Road Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £211 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Millstreet in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Millstreet, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Millstreet self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork 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 . Millstreet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstreet start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstreet


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

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 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Veronica Cottage in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Dorset, South West England

Veronica Cottage, Anvil Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Veronica Cottage self catering accommodation in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Dorset sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Veronica Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Veronica Cottage start from £386 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Veronica Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Ballintoy in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballintoy, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballintoy self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintoy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintoy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintoy start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintoy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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