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

Larch Barn in North Perrott, Dorset, South West England

Larch Barn, North Perrott

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Larch Barn self catering accommodation in North Perrott, Dorset sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larch Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Larch Barn start from £303 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larch Barn


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Redcross in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Redcross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redcross start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Sneem in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Sneem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sneem start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


Sleeps 4 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

Cregaminnis in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Cregaminnis, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cregaminnis self catering accommodation in Perranporth, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cregaminnis does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cregaminnis start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cregaminnis


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gooder House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Gooder House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Gooder House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Gooder House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gooder House start from £565 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gooder House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Grants Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Grants Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Grants Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grants Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grants Cottage start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grants Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grants Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Grants Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ardrahan in Nr Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ardrahan, Nr Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ardrahan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps 6. 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 . Ardrahan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardrahan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardrahan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Bolt Hole in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

The Bolt Hole, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Bolt Hole self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . The Bolt Hole is close to the beach. Prices at The Bolt Hole start from £824 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bolt Hole


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

Southcliffe in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Southcliffe, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Southcliffe self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Southcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Southcliffe start from £589 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Games room

 

 

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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