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

Ballybofey in Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballybofey, Blue Stack Mountains

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballybofey self catering accommodation in Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballybofey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballybofey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballybofey start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybofey


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

Drummin in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Drummin, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Drummin self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Drummin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drummin start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drummin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Killybegs in Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Killybegs, Killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Killybegs self catering accommodation in Killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killybegs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killybegs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killybegs start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs


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

Shillelagh in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glengariff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengariff, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengariff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengariff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengariff start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengariff


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available 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

Pheasant Cottage in Old Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Pheasant Cottage, Old Minster Lovell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Old Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden

Dolphin Cottage in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Dolphin Cottage, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dolphin 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. Dolphin Cottage is close to the beach. Dolphin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin Cottage start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden 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

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