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

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

The Old School in South Perrott, Dorset, South West England

The Old School, South Perrott

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old School self catering accommodation in South Perrott, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Edinburgh House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Edinburgh House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Edinburgh House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Edinburgh House start from £725 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Edinburgh House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Edinburgh House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Edinburgh House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Letterfrack in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterfrack, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterfrack self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Letterfrack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterfrack start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterfrack


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Elmhurst Cottage in Lower Quinton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Elmhurst Cottage, Lower Quinton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Elmhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Quinton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Elmhurst Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Elmhurst Cottage start from £1632 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elmhurst Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Cerrig in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Cerrig, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Cerrig self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Cerrig is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ty Cerrig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Cerrig start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cerrig


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Broad Downs Barn in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Broad Downs Barn, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broad Downs Barn self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Broad Downs Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broad Downs Barn start from £1300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad Downs Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering

Galbally in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Galbally, Galtee Mountains

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Galbally self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Galbally does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galbally start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galbally


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £227 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Hideaway in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Hideaway, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hideaway self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hideaway start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hideaway customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hideaway


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Hideaway 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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