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

Swallows Nest in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Swallows Nest, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Nest start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in Portland Bill, Dorset, South West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge, Portland Bill

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

No 19 Ring of Kerry in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 19 Ring of Kerry start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 19 Ring of Kerry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Sutton Cottage in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland South

Sutton Cottage, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Sutton Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sutton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sutton Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Gate House Annexe in Picklescott, Shropshire, West England

Gate House Annexe, Picklescott

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Gate House Annexe self catering accommodation in Picklescott, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gate House Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gate House Annexe start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gate House Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hazel Lodge in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Hazel Lodge, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hazel Lodge self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Hazel Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Lodge start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Larchfield Chalet 2 in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 2, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 2 self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larchfield Chalet 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larchfield Chalet 2 start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larchfield Chalet 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Minmore Farm Cottage in Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Minmore Farm Cottage, Shillelagh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Minmore Farm Cottage in Ireland East has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Minmore Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Minmore Farm Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minmore Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Videomare Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Videomare Cottage, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Videomare Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Videomare Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Videomare Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ardagh North in Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland South

Ardagh North, Baltimore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ardagh North self catering accommodation in Baltimore, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ardagh North does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardagh North start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardagh North


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden 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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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