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

Moyard in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Moyard, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Moyard self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Moyard is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Moyard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moyard start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyard


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kittisford Barton in Wellington, Somerset, South West England

Kittisford Barton, Wellington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Kittisford Barton self catering accommodation in Wellington, Somerset sleeps 6. This Glamping is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kittisford Barton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kittisford Barton start from £365 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittisford Barton


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Savernake in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Savernake, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Savernake self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Savernake is close to the beach. Savernake does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Savernake start from £712 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Savernake customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Savernake


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Savernake Customer Feedback and Reviews

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portsalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portsalon start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Tralee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tralee start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Colt Horse Cottage in Crickley Barrow, Gloucestershire, South West England

Colt Horse Cottage, Crickley Barrow

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Colt Horse Cottage self catering accommodation in Crickley Barrow, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Colt Horse Cottage start from £788 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colt Horse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lletty and Annexe in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Lletty and Annexe, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Lletty and Annexe self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lletty and Annexe is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lletty and Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lletty and Annexe start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lletty and Annexe


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Woodford in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Woodford, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Woodford self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodford start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodford


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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 12. This 5 bedroom luxury 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 . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £318 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

 

 

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

We have thousands cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

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