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 Loft At Kingham in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Loft At Kingham, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Loft At Kingham self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Loft At Kingham start from £1515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft At Kingham


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

The Quillet in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

The Quillet, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Quillet self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Quillet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Quillet start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quillet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilrane in Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilrane, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilrane self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilrane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilrane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilrane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilrane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Cahir in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cahir, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cahir 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahir does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahir start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahir


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

The Shippen in Membury, Devon, South West England

The Shippen, Membury

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Shippen self catering accommodation in Membury, Devon 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. Activities close by include fishing . The Shippen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shippen start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Jeremy Fisher in Marhamchurch, Cornwall, South West England

Jeremy Fisher, Marhamchurch

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Jeremy Fisher self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Jeremy Fisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jeremy Fisher start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jeremy Fisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballintra in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballintra, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballintra self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintra start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintra


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

9 Prospect House in Hallsands, Devon, South West England

9 Prospect House, Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

9 Prospect House self catering accommodation in Hallsands, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 9 Prospect House start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Prospect House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Blencowe Hall in Blencowe, Cumbria, North West England

Blencowe Hall, Blencowe

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Blencowe Hall self catering accommodation in Blencowe, Cumbria sleeps 24. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blencowe Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blencowe Hall start from £3101 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blencowe Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

 

 

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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