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

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 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Achill Island does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Achill Island start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballon in Slaney Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Ballon, Slaney Valley

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Ballon self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballon start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballitore in Old Grange, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Ballitore, Old Grange

Breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Ballitore self catering accommodation in Old Grange, County Kildare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Ballitore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballitore start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballitore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Pont Quay Cottage in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Pont Quay Cottage, Pont

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pont Quay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Pont Quay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pont Quay Cottage start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pont Quay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunnyside in Penpol, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnyside, Penpol

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnyside self catering accommodation in Penpol, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old School in South Perrott, Dorset, South West England

The Old School, South Perrott

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old School self catering accommodation in South Perrott, Dorset 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. The Old School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School


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

Rose Cottage in Treknow, Cornwall, South West England

Rose Cottage, Treknow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Treknow, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bobs End in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Bobs End, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bobs End self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bobs End start from £459 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bobs End


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room

Japonica Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Japonica Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Japonica Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Japonica Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Japonica Cottage start from £465 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Japonica Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden 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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