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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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 £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kiltegan in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kiltegan, Wicklow Gap

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kiltegan self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kiltegan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltegan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltegan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Little Hillside in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little Hillside, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Hillside self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Little Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Hillside start from £343 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Hillside


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Tudor End in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Tudor End, Kings Sutton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Tudor End self catering accommodation in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tudor End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tudor End start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tudor End


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage 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 £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lonsdale House in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lonsdale House, Ampleforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lonsdale House self catering accommodation in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire 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. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lonsdale House start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lonsdale House


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

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 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Riverstown in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Lough Arrow

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Riverstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverstown start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


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

Fanore in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Dovecote Barn in Doughton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Dovecote Barn, Doughton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Dovecote Barn self catering accommodation in Doughton, Gloucestershire 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. Dovecote Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dovecote Barn start from £2269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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