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

Fenit in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Fenit, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fenit self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fenit is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fenit does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fenit start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fenit


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

Coleraine in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Coleraine, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Coleraine self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Coleraine is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coleraine start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coleraine


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Landgate Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Landgate Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Landgate Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Landgate Cottage start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Landgate Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £298 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Owl Barn in Sculthorpe, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Sculthorpe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn self catering accommodation in Sculthorpe, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Owl Barn is close to the beach. Prices at Owl Barn start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Barn


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

Clovelly Cottage in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Clovelly Cottage, Crantock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Clovelly Cottage self catering accommodation in Crantock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Clovelly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clovelly Cottage start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clovelly Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilmore Quay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmore Quay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmore Quay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilmore Quay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilmore Quay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmore Quay start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore Quay


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

Ryeworth Cottage in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Ryeworth Cottage, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Ryeworth Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ryeworth Cottage start from £2115 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryeworth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stradbally in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Stradbally, Dungarvan Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Stradbally self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Stradbally is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Stradbally does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stradbally start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stradbally


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

Avoca in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Avoca, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Avoca self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Avoca does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avoca start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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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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