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 Fairview Road in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

5 Fairview Road, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Fairview Road self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Fairview Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Fairview Road start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 5 Fairview Road customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 5 Fairview Road


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room 5 Fairview Road Customer Feedback and Reviews

Fairview House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Fairview House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairview House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Fairview House start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairview House


Sleeps 8 Games room

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Riverchapel in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Riverchapel, Courtown Seaside Resort

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Riverchapel self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Riverchapel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverchapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverchapel start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverchapel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ferrycot in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferrycot, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferrycot self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ferrycot is close to the beach. Prices at Ferrycot start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferrycot


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cornamona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornamona start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Crispin in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Crispin, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Crispin self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Crispin start from £320 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crispin


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking 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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