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

Clonbur in Connemara, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Connemara

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Clonbur is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury 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 . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Triton in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Triton, Bull Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Triton self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Triton is close to the beach. Triton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Triton start from £277 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Triton


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Ballymote in Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballymote, Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballymote self catering accommodation in Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballymote is close to the beach. Ballymote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballymote start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymote


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Dairy Cottage in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Dairy Cottage, Minster Lovell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £865 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilshanny in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Ennistymon

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Ennistymon, 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilshanny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilshanny start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Gweedore in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Gweedore, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Gweedore self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gweedore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Gweedore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gweedore start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore


Sleeps 4 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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