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

Damson and Orchard in Rainow, Cheshire, North West England

Damson and Orchard, Rainow

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Damson and Orchard self catering accommodation in Rainow, Cheshire sleeps 11. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Damson and Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Damson and Orchard start from £795 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson and Orchard


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Kenora in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Kenora, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kenora self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kenora is close to the beach. Prices at Kenora start from £444 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenora


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

Malinhead in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malinhead, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malinhead self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Malinhead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Malinhead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malinhead start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malinhead


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

Spring Cottage in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, South West England

Spring Cottage, St Columb Minor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in St Columb Minor, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spring Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spring Cottage start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


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

Lidwells Coach House in Goudhurst, Kent, South East England

Lidwells Coach House, Goudhurst

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Lidwells Coach House self catering accommodation in Goudhurst, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lidwells Coach House start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lidwells Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The Old School House in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old School House, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School House start from £529 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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