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 Retreat in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Retreat, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Retreat start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering The Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Dolphins in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Dolphins, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dolphins self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dolphins is close to the beach. Prices at Dolphins start from £636 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphins


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Corofin in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corofin, The Burren

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corofin self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Corofin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corofin start from £214 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corofin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

East Lodge in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, North East England

East Lodge, Lower Wensleydale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East Lodge self catering accommodation in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at East Lodge start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Lodge


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Clogheen in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Clogheen, Clonmel

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Clogheen self catering accommodation in Clonmel, County Tipperary sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clogheen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clogheen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clogheen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Galbally in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Galbally, Galtee Mountains

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Galbally self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Galbally does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galbally start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galbally


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Oat House in Snowshill, Worcestershire, West England

Oat House, Snowshill

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Oat House self catering accommodation in Snowshill, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oat House start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oat House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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