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

The Old Bakehouse in Walford, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Bakehouse, Walford

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Walford, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Bakehouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bakehouse start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Captains House in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Captains House, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Captains House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Captains House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Captains House start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room

Castletownsend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownsend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownsend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castletownsend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownsend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownsend start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownsend


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

Dolphin Cottage in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Dolphin Cottage, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dolphin Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlestown, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dolphin Cottage is close to the beach. Dolphin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin Cottage start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Termon in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Termon, Glenveigh National Park

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Termon self catering accommodation in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Termon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Termon start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Termon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Higher Lodge in Cockington, Devon, South West England

Higher Lodge, Cockington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Higher Lodge self catering accommodation in Cockington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Higher Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Higher Lodge start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Lodge


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

Brambles in Penpol, Cornwall, South West England

Brambles, Penpol

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brambles self catering accommodation in Penpol, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf horse riding . Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Ballacolla in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Ballacolla, Slieve Bloom Mountains

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Ballacolla self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballacolla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballacolla start from £219 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballacolla


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

Birr in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Birr, Birr

Breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Birr self catering accommodation in Birr, County Offaly sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Birr start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birr


Sleeps 8 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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