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

Temple of Diana in Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, West England

Temple of Diana, Weston-under-Lizard

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Temple of Diana self catering accommodation in Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Temple of Diana start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Temple of Diana


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Gurnard Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, South East England

Gurnard Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Gurnard Cottage self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gurnard Cottage is close to the beach. Gurnard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gurnard Cottage start from £311 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gurnard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


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

The Pantiles in Doughton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Pantiles, Doughton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Pantiles self catering accommodation in Doughton, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Pantiles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pantiles start from £2652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pantiles


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bohola in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bohola, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bohola self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Bohola does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bohola start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bohola


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballymote in Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballymote, Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballymote self catering accommodation in Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballymote is close to the beach. Ballymote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballymote start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymote


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Verity Cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Verity Cottage, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Verity Cottage self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Verity Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Verity Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Verity Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Ferrycot in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferrycot, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferrycot self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ferrycot is close to the beach. Prices at Ferrycot start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferrycot


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Camp in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Camp, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Camp self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Camp is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Camp does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Camp start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camp


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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