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

Adamstown in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Adamstown, Nr Wexford

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Adamstown self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Adamstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adamstown start from £172 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adamstown


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Dolphin Cottage in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Dolphin Cottage, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dolphin Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlestown, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dolphin Cottage is close to the beach. Dolphin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin Cottage start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Killaloe in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Killaloe, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Killaloe self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 7. 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 . Killaloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killaloe start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killaloe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Swallow Barn in Advent, Cornwall, South West England

Swallow Barn, Advent

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Swallow Barn self catering accommodation in Advent, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Swallow Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Barn start from £283 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seafields in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Seafields, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seafields self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Seafields is close to the beach. Seafields does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seafields start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seafields customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seafields


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Seafields Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballon in Slaney Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Ballon, Slaney Valley

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Ballon self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballon start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Fortune in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Fortune, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Fortune self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fortune start from £450 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fortune


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking 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

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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