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

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

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Aughrim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aughrim start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £211 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden 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 . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Trehaze Cottage in Trevia, Cornwall, South West England

Trehaze Cottage, Trevia

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trehaze Cottage self catering accommodation in Trevia, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Trehaze Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trehaze Cottage start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trehaze Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £729 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Thatched Cottage in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Thatched Cottage, Chipping Campden

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Thatched Cottage start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roney Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Beach start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballyliffin in Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyliffin, Malin Head

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyliffin self catering accommodation in Malin Head, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyliffin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballyliffin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyliffin start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyliffin


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Mill House in Buxton with Lamas, Norfolk, East England

The Mill House, Buxton with Lamas

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Mill House self catering accommodation in Buxton with Lamas, Norfolk sleeps 13. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Mill House start from £1389 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill House


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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 Holidays in Ireland

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