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

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Fellside Barn in Broughton Beck, Cumbria, North West England

Fellside Barn, Broughton Beck

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fellside Barn self catering accommodation in Broughton Beck, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Fellside Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fellside Barn start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fellside Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Ahoy The Slip in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Ahoy The Slip, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ahoy The Slip self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ahoy The Slip is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ahoy The Slip does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahoy The Slip start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahoy The Slip


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

Salthill Seaside Resort in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Salthill Seaside Resort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Salthill Seaside Resort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Salthill Seaside Resort start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salthill Seaside Resort


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

Mary's Cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

Mary's Cottage, Mousehole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mary's Cottage self catering accommodation in Mousehole, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mary's Cottage start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary's Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Stalls in Kemble, Gloucestershire, South West England

Little Stalls, Kemble

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Little Stalls self catering accommodation in Kemble, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Little Stalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Stalls start from £484 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Stalls


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Rickham Farm in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Rickham Farm, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rickham Farm self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 10. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rickham Farm is close to the beach. Prices at Rickham Farm start from £1016 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rickham Farm customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rickham Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Rickham Farm Customer Feedback and Reviews

Oakmead in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

Oakmead, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Oakmead self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Oakmead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oakmead start from £488 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakmead


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Solebay Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Solebay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Solebay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Solebay Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solebay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Blackgate in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Blackgate, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Blackgate self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Blackgate start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Blackgate customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Blackgate


Sleeps 8 Games room Blackgate Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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