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

Waterford in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Waterford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterford start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Draenllwynellen in Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales

Draenllwynellen, Newtown

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Draenllwynellen self catering accommodation in Newtown, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Draenllwynellen start from £318 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Draenllwynellen


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

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


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Annagassan in Dundalk Bay, County Louth, Ireland-East

Annagassan, Dundalk Bay

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Annagassan self catering accommodation in Dundalk Bay, County Louth sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annagassan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Annagassan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagassan start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagassan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Kilmacoo in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kilmacoo, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kilmacoo self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilmacoo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmacoo start from £142 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmacoo


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lower Curscombe Barn in Feniton, Devon, South West England

Lower Curscombe Barn, Feniton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lower Curscombe Barn self catering accommodation in Feniton, Devon sleeps 12. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lower Curscombe Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Curscombe Barn start from £582 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Curscombe Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


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

White Lodge in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

White Lodge, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

White Lodge self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. White Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at White Lodge start from £709 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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