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 Chapel House in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Chapel House, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Chapel House self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . The Old Chapel House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Chapel House start from £1071 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Furlong Barn in Long Itchington, Warwickshire, Central England

Furlong Barn, Long Itchington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Furlong Barn self catering accommodation in Long Itchington, Warwickshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Furlong Barn start from £807 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Furlong Barn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Doonaha in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonaha, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonaha self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonaha is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doonaha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonaha start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonaha


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Gowran in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Gowran, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Gowran self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Gowran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gowran start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gowran


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Meadowbank Farm in Lew, Oxfordshire, Central England

Meadowbank Farm, Lew

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Meadowbank Farm self catering accommodation in Lew, Oxfordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbank Farm start from £2660 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbank Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Listowel in North Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Listowel, North Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Listowel self catering accommodation in North Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Listowel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Listowel start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Listowel


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

Samphire in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Samphire, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Samphire self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Samphire does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire


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

Kilcar in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kilcar, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kilcar self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcar is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Kilcar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcar


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Leylands in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Leylands, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Leylands self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Leylands is close to the beach. Prices at Leylands start from £579 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Leylands customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Leylands


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room Leylands Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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

We have thousands cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

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