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

Boolteens in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Boolteens, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Boolteens self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Boolteens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolteens start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolteens


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Aarons in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

Aarons, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Aarons self catering accommodation in Okehampton, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aarons start from £716 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aarons


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £146 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ducklings in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Ducklings, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Ducklings self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ducklings start from £1803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ducklings


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Jeremy Fisher in Marhamchurch, Cornwall, South West England

Jeremy Fisher, Marhamchurch

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Jeremy Fisher self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Jeremy Fisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jeremy Fisher start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jeremy Fisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

16 Courtenay Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

16 Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

16 Courtenay Street 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. Prices at 16 Courtenay Street start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Courtenay Street


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Rosslare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Kiltimagh in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Kiltimagh, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Kiltimagh self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kiltimagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltimagh start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltimagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Stepwell in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire, South West England

Stepwell, Barton On The Heath

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Stepwell self catering accommodation in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Stepwell start from £2015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stepwell


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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