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

Honeysuckle Lodge in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Honeysuckle Lodge, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Honeysuckle Lodge self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eadan in Cornamona, County Galway, Ireland West

Eadan, Cornamona

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Eadan self catering accommodation in Cornamona, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eadan start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eadan


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bluebell Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

Tawelfryn Cottage in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage, Llanelltyd

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tawelfryn Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawelfryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rahona Roots in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Rahona Roots, Carrigaholt

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rahona Roots self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rahona Roots does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rahona Roots start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rahona Roots


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Taid in Llanddaniel Fab, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Taid, Llanddaniel Fab

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Taid self catering accommodation in Llanddaniel Fab, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ty Taid start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Taid


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sandymount in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Sandymount, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sandymount self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sandymount start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandymount


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tuskar in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Tuskar, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Tuskar in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tuskar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuskar start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuskar


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Loganberry in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Loganberry, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Loganberry self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Loganberry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loganberry start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loganberry


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Boatyard By The Sea in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Boatyard By The Sea, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Boatyard By The Sea self catering accommodation in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Boatyard By The Sea start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boatyard By The Sea


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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