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

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Little Noddon Barn in Ringmore, Devon, South West England

Little Noddon Barn, Ringmore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Noddon Barn self catering accommodation in Ringmore, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Little Noddon Barn is close to the beach. Little Noddon Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Noddon Barn start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Noddon Barn


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Omeath start from £781 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Duckling Cottage in Bledington, Gloucestershire, South West England

Duckling Cottage, Bledington

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Duckling Cottage self catering accommodation in Bledington, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Duckling Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duckling Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Mews Cottage in Helston, Cornwall, South West England

Mews Cottage, Helston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mews Cottage self catering accommodation in Helston, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mews Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mews Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Stables in Cefn Ucha Farm, Flintshire, North Wales

The Old Stables, Cefn Ucha Farm

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Cefn Ucha Farm, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Stables is close to the beach. The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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

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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Holly Grove in Kelynack, Cornwall, South West England

Holly Grove, Kelynack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Holly Grove self catering accommodation in Kelynack, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Holly Grove does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Grove start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Grove


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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