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

Skull in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skull, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skull self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skull is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Skull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skull start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skull


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £158 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Greystone in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Greystone, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greystone self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Greystone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystone start from £777 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Greystone customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Greystone


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Greystone Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballyduff in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyduff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bridge Cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

Bridge Cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Boscastle, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Bridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Coach House, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Siren in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Siren, Bull Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Siren self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Siren is close to the beach. Prices at Siren start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Siren


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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