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

5 Sheplegh Court in Blacawton, Devon, South West England

5 Sheplegh Court, Blacawton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Sheplegh Court self catering accommodation in Blacawton, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 5 Sheplegh Court start from £384 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Sheplegh Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

St Clethers in Ladock, Cornwall, South West England

St Clethers, Ladock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Harbourfield in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Harbourfield, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbourfield self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Harbourfield is close to the beach. Prices at Harbourfield start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Harbourfield customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Harbourfield


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room Harbourfield Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tralee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Tralee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tralee start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunkineely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


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

Avoca in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Avoca, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Avoca self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Avoca does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avoca start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Ryeworth Cottage in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Ryeworth Cottage, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Ryeworth Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ryeworth Cottage start from £2115 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryeworth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

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


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

Glengad Hill in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Glengad Hill, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Glengad Hill self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengad Hill is close to the beach. Glengad Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengad Hill start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengad Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

 

 

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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