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

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone 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 . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

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

Ocean Waves in Cawsand, Cornwall, South West England

Ocean Waves, Cawsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ocean Waves self catering accommodation in Cawsand, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ocean Waves start from £385 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Waves


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Belmullet in Blacksod Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Blacksod Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Blacksod Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £201 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 Fishing close by Golf close by

Southcliffe in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Southcliffe, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Southcliffe self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Southcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Southcliffe start from £589 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Games room

New Lodge in Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

New Lodge, Penrith

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

New Lodge self catering accommodation in Penrith, Cumbria sleeps 8. This Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at New Lodge start from £1006 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Lodge


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Hunters Moon in Feniton, Devon, South West England

Hunters Moon, Feniton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hunters Moon self catering accommodation in Feniton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hunters Moon is close to the beach. Hunters Moon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunters Moon start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunters Moon


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

Whitehead in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Whitehead, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Whitehead self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Whitehead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitehead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitehead start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitehead


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

Ballintra in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballintra, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballintra 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 . Ballintra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintra start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintra


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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