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

Over The Hedge in Warbstow, Cornwall, South West England

Over The Hedge, Warbstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Over The Hedge self catering accommodation in Warbstow, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Over The Hedge start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Over The Hedge


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


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

Muckross in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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 4. This 2 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 £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Worcester Pearmain in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Worcester Pearmain, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Worcester Pearmain self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 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 Worcester Pearmain start from £675 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Worcester Pearmain


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Broadford in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Broadford, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Broadford self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Broadford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadford start from £228 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadford


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Woodenbridge in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Shillelagh in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Corries Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Corries Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Corries Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Corries Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corries Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corries Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden 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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Refine your Family Summer Holiday Cottage search

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