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

Carndonagh in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carndonagh, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carndonagh self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carndonagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Carndonagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carndonagh start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carndonagh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Bay House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Bay House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bay House is close to the beach. Prices at Bay House start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Caherdaniel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Tourmakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Tourmakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Tourmakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Tourmakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tourmakeady start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tourmakeady


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

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

Thomastown in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Thomastown, Kilkenny

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Thomastown self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Thomastown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thomastown start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thomastown


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Glenties in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenties does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenties start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


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

Threp nybit Cottage in Pockley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Threp nybit Cottage, Pockley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Threp nybit Cottage self catering accommodation in Pockley, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Threp nybit Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Threp nybit Cottage start from £247 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Threp nybit Cottage


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