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

Martins Cottage in Easton, Devon, South West England

Martins Cottage, Easton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Martins Cottage self catering accommodation in Easton, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Martins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Martins Cottage start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martins Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Grace Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Grace Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Grace Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Grace Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Grace Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grace Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

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


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

Edinburgh House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Edinburgh House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Edinburgh House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Edinburgh House start from £725 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Edinburgh House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Edinburgh House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Edinburgh House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Seagull Cottage in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Seagull Cottage, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Seagull Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlestown, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Seagull Cottage is close to the beach. Seagull Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seagull Cottage start from £459 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagull Cottage


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

2 Gould Road in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Gould Road, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Gould Road self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Gould Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Gould Road start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Gould Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballycroy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


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

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


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

Ballintra in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballintra, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballintra self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintra start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintra


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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