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

Drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

Drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumconrath start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Castletownsend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownsend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownsend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castletownsend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownsend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownsend start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownsend


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

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Victory Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Victory Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Victory Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Victory Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Victory Cottage start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Victory Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Victory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Victory Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan 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 . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


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

The Granary in Sibton Green, Suffolk, East England

The Granary, Sibton Green

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Sibton Green, Suffolk 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. Prices at The Granary start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballydavid does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballydavid start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

The Shippen in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

The Shippen, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Shippen self catering accommodation in Boscastle, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shippen start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippen


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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