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

Shepherds Cottage in Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Shepherds Cottage, Bledington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Shepherds Cottage self catering accommodation in Bledington, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shepherds Cottage start from £824 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lawrence House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lawrence House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

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


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

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

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 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage 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 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 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lonsdale House in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lonsdale House, Ampleforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lonsdale House self catering accommodation in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lonsdale House start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lonsdale House


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, 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. Activities close by include golf . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 4 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

 

 

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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