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

White Waves in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

White Waves, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

White Waves self catering accommodation in Perranporth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at White Waves start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Waves


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

The Cottage in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Cottage, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage start from £886 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn Derwen in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Tyddyn Derwen, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Tyddyn Derwen self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Tyddyn Derwen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Derwen start from £397 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Derwen


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

Meenaneary in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Meenaneary, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Meenaneary self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Meenaneary is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Meenaneary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meenaneary start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenaneary


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

Limavady in Lough Foyle, County Derry, Ireland-North

Limavady, Lough Foyle

Breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Limavady self catering accommodation in Lough Foyle, County Derry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Limavady is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Limavady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Limavady start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Limavady


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

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bundoran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bundoran start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Mohill in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Mohill, Lovely Leitrim

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Mohill self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mohill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mohill start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mohill


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Barn Cottage in Ellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Barn Cottage, Ellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Ellingham, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Easy walking close by

The Old Armoury in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Old Armoury, Fort Augustus

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Old Armoury self catering accommodation in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Old Armoury start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Armoury


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Golf close by Easy walking close by

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

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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