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

Whitehead in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Whitehead, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Whitehead self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Whitehead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitehead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitehead start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitehead


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Pelorus Cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Pelorus Cottage, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pelorus Cottage self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Pelorus Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Pelorus Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pelorus Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


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

Fenit in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Fenit, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fenit self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fenit is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fenit does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fenit start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fenit


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Rumsdale in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

Rumsdale, Lanreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rumsdale self catering accommodation in Lanreath, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rumsdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rumsdale start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rumsdale


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Warren Cottage in Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Warren Cottage, Polperro

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Warren Cottage self catering accommodation in Polperro, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Warren Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Warren Cottage start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Warren Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Cider Press in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Cider Press, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Cider Press self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cider Press does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Press start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Press


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Cong in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cong does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cong start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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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