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

Kenmare in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Sandpiper in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sandpiper, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sandpiper self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sandpiper does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandpiper start from £651 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Loughrea in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Loughrea, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Loughrea self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway 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 . Loughrea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughrea start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughrea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballysadare in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, nr Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballysadare is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballysadare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballysadare start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Glendalough in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glendalough, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glendalough self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glendalough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Loughanure in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Loughanure, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Loughanure self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Loughanure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughanure start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughanure


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kells in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Kells, Lough Neagh

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Kells self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kells does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kells start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kells


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Downings in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Downings is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Downings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downings start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ocean View (Hope Cove) in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Ocean View (Hope Cove), Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean View (Hope Cove) self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean View (Hope Cove) is close to the beach. Prices at Ocean View (Hope Cove) start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View (Hope Cove)


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf 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 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

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