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 Mission Hall in Kingsand, Cornwall, South West England

The Mission Hall, Kingsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Mission Hall self catering accommodation in Kingsand, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mission Hall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Mission Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mission Hall start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mission Hall


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Thornwell Cottage in Dittisham, Devon, South West England

Thornwell Cottage, Dittisham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Thornwell Cottage self catering accommodation in Dittisham, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Thornwell Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Thornwell Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thornwell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary Cottage in Blackwell, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Granary Cottage, Blackwell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Blackwell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary Cottage start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

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

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

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


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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

The Salty Dog in Camber Sands, East Sussex, South East England

The Salty Dog, Camber Sands

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

The Salty Dog in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Salty Dog is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . The Salty Dog does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Salty Dog start from £700 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Salty Dog customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Salty Dog

Phone enquiries: 07710 284381

Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering The Salty Dog Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

Family Summer Holidays in Scotland

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Scotland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, lochs and waterways, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Scotland.

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Wales - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Wales.

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Ireland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Ireland.

 

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.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites