
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
Glengad Hill, Broadhaven
Breaks in County MayoIreland-West
Glengad Hill self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengad Hill is close to the beach. Glengad Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengad Hill start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengad Hill
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
Little Maunditts Cottage, Sherston
Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England
Little Maunditts Cottage self catering accommodation in Sherston, Wiltshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Maunditts Cottage start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Maunditts Cottage
Anchor Ley, Torcross
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Anchor Ley self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Anchor Ley is close to the beach. Anchor Ley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Anchor Ley start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Anchor Ley customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Anchor Ley
Kenmare, Kenmare
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare
Renvyle, Connemara
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Renvyle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Renvyle start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle
Galway City, Galway City
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City
Sea Fizz, Brighton
Breaks in East SussexSouth East England
Sea Fizz in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Sea Fizz is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Sea Fizz does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Fizz start from £550 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Fizz customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Fizz
Phone enquiries: 07710 284381
Clematis Cottage, Freshford
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
Clematis Cottage self catering accommodation in Freshford, Somerset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clematis Cottage start from £628 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clematis Cottage
Trim, East Coast
Breaks in County MeathIreland-East
Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath 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 . Trim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trim start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim
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:
- Last Minute Availability for Cottages, Apartments & Lodges: 0844 847 1143
- Our Cottage Special Offers
- Deals of the Week offers on our Facebook page
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:
- British and Irish Gardens to Visit
- UK & Ireland County Shows and Fayres
- UK Blue Flag Beaches
- English Holiday Atrractions
Family Summer Holidays in England
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.
South West England
Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
North West England
Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire
North East England
County Durham, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
East of England
South East England
Berkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
Heart of England
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands
West of England
Family Summer Holidays in Scotland
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Scotland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, lochs and waterways, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Scotland.
Scottish Borders
Berwickshire, Edinburgh, Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire
Central Scotland
South West Scotland
East Scotland
Aberdeenshire, Angus, Banffshire
West Scotland
Scottish Highlands
Inverness-shire, Isle of Skye, Ross-shire, Sutherland, Wester Ross
Family Summer Holidays in Wales
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Wales - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Wales.
South Wales
Anglesey, Carmarthenshire, Gwent, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Vale of Glamorgan, West Glamorgan
Family Holidays in Ireland
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Ireland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Ireland.
North Ireland
Antrim, Derry, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone
East Ireland
Carlow, Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
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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