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

Westland in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Westland, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Westland self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Westland is close to the beach. Prices at Westland start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westland


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Parkleaze Farm in Ewen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Parkleaze Farm, Ewen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Parkleaze Farm self catering accommodation in Ewen, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parkleaze Farm start from £890 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Parkleaze Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Courtyard Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Courtyard Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £582 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Exton Park in Exton, Rutland, Central England

Exton Park, Exton

Breaks in RutlandCentral England

Exton Park self catering accommodation in Exton, Rutland sleeps 6. This Glamping is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Exton Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Exton Park start from £480 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Exton Park


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ferrycot in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferrycot, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferrycot self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ferrycot is close to the beach. Prices at Ferrycot start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferrycot


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

Port Laoise in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Port Laoise, Slieve Bloom Mountains

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Port Laoise self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Port Laoise does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Port Laoise start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Port Laoise


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Upperchurch in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Upperchurch, Slieve Felim Mountains

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Upperchurch self catering accommodation in Slieve Felim Mountains, 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 . Upperchurch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upperchurch start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upperchurch


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £276 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

Knockvicar in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Knockvicar, Lough Key

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Knockvicar self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon 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 . Knockvicar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knockvicar start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockvicar


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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