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

Magna Cottage in Ashmore, Dorset, South West England

Magna Cottage, Ashmore

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Magna Cottage self catering accommodation in Ashmore, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Magna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Magna Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Magna Cottage


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

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, 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 . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Clover in Blackawton, Devon, South West England

Clover, Blackawton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clover self catering accommodation in Blackawton, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clover start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory 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 . It also has Internet access. Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


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

Pont House in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Pont House, Pont

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pont House self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 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. Pont House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pont House start from £474 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pont House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

Athlone in Lough Ree, County Westmeath, Ireland-East

Athlone, Lough Ree

Breaks in County WestmeathIreland-East

Athlone self catering accommodation in Lough Ree, County Westmeath sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Athlone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Athlone start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athlone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


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

Woodenbridge in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 6 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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