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

Church View in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland East

Church View, Straffan

Breaks in County KildareIreland East

Church View self catering accommodation in Straffan, County Kildare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Church View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Ty Lawr in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Lawr, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Lawr self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ty Lawr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Lawr start from £515 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Lawr


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Historic Highland Castle in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Historic Highland Castle, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Historic Highland Castle self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Historic Highland Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Historic Highland Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Highland Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Shore Line in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Shore Line, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shore Line in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Shore Line is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Shore Line does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shore Line start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shore Line


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Highview in Lee, Devon, South West England

Highview, Lee

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Highview in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Highview is close to the beach. Highview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highview start from £1215 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highview


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

White Horses in Bideford, Devon, South West England

White Horses, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

White Horses in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. White Horses is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at White Horses start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Horses


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Milltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Milltown, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Milltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Milltown is close to the beach. Milltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milltown start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milltown


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

The Malt House in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

The Malt House, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Malt House self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Malt House start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Malt House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Janeiro in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Janeiro, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Janeiro self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Janeiro is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Janeiro start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Janeiro


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Cornmill Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Cornmill Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cornmill Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cornmill Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Cornmill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornmill Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornmill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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

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