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

Carrownisky in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Carrownisky, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Carrownisky self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrownisky is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrownisky does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrownisky start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrownisky


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

Savernake in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Savernake, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Savernake self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Savernake is close to the beach. Savernake does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Savernake start from £712 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Savernake customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Savernake


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Savernake Customer Feedback and Reviews

Village Farm Cottage in Priston, Somerset, South West England

Village Farm Cottage, Priston

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Village Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Priston, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Village Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Village Farm Cottage start from £477 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Village Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandfields Barn in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Sandfields Barn, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Sandfields Barn self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Sandfields Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandfields Barn start from £352 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandfields Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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 9. This 4 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 . 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 £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Thatch Barn in Buringham Green, Norfolk, East England

Thatch Barn, Buringham Green

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Thatch Barn self catering accommodation in Buringham Green, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thatch Barn start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatch Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

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 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 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 £313 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 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Rosslare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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

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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