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

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cullen in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cullen, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cullen self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cullen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cullen start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Salthill Seaside Resort in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Salthill Seaside Resort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Salthill Seaside Resort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Salthill Seaside Resort start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salthill Seaside Resort


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Killorglin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


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

Thornwell Cottage in Dittisham, Devon, South West England

Thornwell Cottage, Dittisham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Thornwell Cottage self catering accommodation in Dittisham, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Thornwell Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Thornwell Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thornwell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castleblayney in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblayney, Castleblayney

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblayney self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan 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 fishing . Castleblayney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleblayney start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblayney


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

Coach House in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Coach House, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Coach House self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coach House start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


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

 

 

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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