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

Camp in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Camp, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Camp self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Camp is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Camp does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Camp start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camp


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

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. 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 fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Atlantic Spray in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Atlantic Spray, Crantock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Atlantic Spray self catering accommodation in Crantock, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Atlantic Spray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic Spray start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Spray


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Inveran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Inveran, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Inveran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Inveran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Inveran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inveran start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inveran


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Thomastown in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Thomastown, Kilkenny

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Thomastown self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Thomastown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thomastown start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thomastown


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ryeworth Cottage in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Ryeworth Cottage, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Ryeworth Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ryeworth Cottage start from £2115 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryeworth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Masongill Lodge in Masongill, North Yorkshire, North East England

Masongill Lodge, Masongill

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Masongill Lodge self catering accommodation in Masongill, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Masongill Lodge start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Masongill Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Dovedale Lodge in Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Dovedale Lodge, Ashbourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Dovedale Lodge self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dovedale Lodge start from £415 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovedale Lodge


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available 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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