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

The Coach House in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Coach House, Swinbrook

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Drummin in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Drummin, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Drummin self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Drummin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drummin start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drummin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Sneem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sneem start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Baltimore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baltimore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


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

Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydavid start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


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

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


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

Treveglos Barn in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Treveglos Barn, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Treveglos Barn self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home 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 golf . Treveglos Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Treveglos Barn start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Treveglos Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Atlantic View in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Atlantic View, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Atlantic View is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Atlantic View start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Ballybofey in Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballybofey, Blue Stack Mountains

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballybofey self catering accommodation in Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballybofey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballybofey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballybofey start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybofey


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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