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

Saratoga Cottage in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Saratoga Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Saratoga Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Saratoga Cottage start from £291 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saratoga Cottage


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by Games room

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

Landward Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Landward Cottage self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Landward Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Landward Cottage start from £311 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Landward Cottage


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

Bunacurry in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bunacurry, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bunacurry self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bunacurry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bunacurry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunacurry start from £573 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunacurry


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Little Maunditts Cottage in Sherston, Wiltshire, South West England

Little Maunditts Cottage, Sherston

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Little Maunditts Cottage self catering accommodation in Sherston, Wiltshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Maunditts Cottage start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Maunditts Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking 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

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Mullaghmore in Irish Sea, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Mullaghmore, Irish Sea

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Mullaghmore self catering accommodation in Irish Sea, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Mullaghmore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mullaghmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mullaghmore start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullaghmore


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

Blacklion in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Blacklion, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Blacklion self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blacklion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blacklion start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blacklion


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

River Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

River Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River Cottage start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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