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

Beach Cove House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beach Cove House, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beach Cove House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach Cove House start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Cove House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Higher Scout Cottage in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, North West England

Higher Scout Cottage, Todmorden

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Higher Scout Cottage self catering accommodation in Todmorden, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Higher Scout Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Scout Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glor an Sruthan in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Glor an Sruthan, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Glor an Sruthan self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Glor an Sruthan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glor an Sruthan start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glor an Sruthan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Trenwith in Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Trenwith, Looe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trenwith in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trenwith start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trenwith


Sleeps 4 Garden

Gortna Gloss in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland South

Gortna Gloss, Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale

Breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Gortna Gloss self catering accommodation in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortna Gloss start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortna Gloss


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Garden View in Lixwm, Flintshire, North Wales

Garden View, Lixwm

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Garden View self catering accommodation in Lixwm, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Garden View start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Island View in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Island View, Cleggan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Island View self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Island View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Island View start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View Cottage in Campile, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mountain View Cottage, Campile

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mountain View Cottage self catering accommodation in Campile, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Marys Mission Room in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Marys Mission Room, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Marys Mission Room self catering accommodation in Ebberston, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. St Marys Mission Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Marys Mission Room start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Marys Mission Room


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Ffos in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Ffos, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Ffos self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Ffos start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Ffos


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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