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

Killybegs in Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Killybegs, Killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Killybegs self catering accommodation in Killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killybegs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killybegs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killybegs start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs


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

Inveran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Inveran, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Inveran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Inveran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Inveran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inveran start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inveran


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Captains House in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Captains House, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Captains House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Captains House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Captains House start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Oak Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Oak Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Oak Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £377 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Games room

The Haven in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Haven, Shipton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Haven self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Haven start from £773 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Haven


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Golf close by Garden

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Glengariff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengariff, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengariff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glengariff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengariff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengariff start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengariff


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

Rosmuck in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuck, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuck self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom 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 . Rosmuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuck start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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