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

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Ballycastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycastle start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kingsmill Farm Cottage in Botus Fleming, Cornwall, South West England

Kingsmill Farm Cottage, Botus Fleming

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kingsmill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Botus Fleming, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Kingsmill Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingsmill Farm Cottage start from £423 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingsmill Farm Cottage


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

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


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

Clonbur in Connemara, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Connemara

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Clonbur is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Torrings Barn in East Prawle, Devon, South West England

Torrings Barn, East Prawle

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Torrings Barn self catering accommodation in East Prawle, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Torrings Barn start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torrings Barn


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Dipper in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Dipper, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dipper self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dipper does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dipper start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dipper


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lauragh is close to the beach. Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford 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 fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Honeycomb in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeycomb, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeycomb self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall 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 fishing . Honeycomb does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeycomb start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeycomb


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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Refine your Family Summer Holiday Cottage search

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