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

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 . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £313 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 Golf close by

Kells in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Kells, Lough Neagh

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Kells self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Antrim sleeps 5. 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 . Kells does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kells start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kells


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

Bleasdale in Bleasdale, Lancashire, North West England

Bleasdale, Bleasdale

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Bleasdale self catering accommodation in Bleasdale, Lancashire sleeps 6. This Glamping is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Bleasdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bleasdale start from £365 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bleasdale


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Fuchsias in Constantine, Cornwall, South West England

The Fuchsias, Constantine

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Fuchsias self catering accommodation in Constantine, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Fuchsias does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Fuchsias start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fuchsias


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Redcross in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Redcross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redcross start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


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

Galatea in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Galatea, Whitby Lighthouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Galatea self catering accommodation in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Galatea is close to the beach. Prices at Galatea start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galatea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toormakeady is close to the beach. Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

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

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

High House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

High House, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

High House self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . High House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . High House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High House start from £483 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Easy walking close by

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonakilty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonakilty start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


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

 

 

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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