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

The Philcot in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

The Philcot, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Philcot self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Philcot start from £398 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Philcot


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rathlee in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Rathlee, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Rathlee self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Rathlee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathlee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathlee start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathlee


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

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £259 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Valentia Island in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Valentia Island

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Valentia Island does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentia Island start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


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

The Court Yard Cottage in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Court Yard Cottage, Little Rissington

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Court Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Court Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court Yard Cottage start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court Yard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Warren Cottage in Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Warren Cottage, Polperro

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Warren Cottage self catering accommodation in Polperro, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Warren Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Warren Cottage start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Warren Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom 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. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

Kilflynn in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kilflynn, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kilflynn self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilflynn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilflynn start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilflynn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

 

 

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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