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

Ballymote in Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballymote, Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballymote self catering accommodation in Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballymote is close to the beach. Ballymote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballymote start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymote


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Laxton Fortune in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Laxton Fortune, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Laxton Fortune self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Laxton Fortune start from £675 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laxton Fortune


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Sea Fizz in Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Sea Fizz, Brighton

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Sea Fizz in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Sea Fizz is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Sea Fizz does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Fizz start from £550 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Fizz customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Fizz

Phone enquiries: 07710 284381

Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering Sea Fizz Customer Feedback and Reviews

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 2. This 1 bedroom luxury 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 £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Castletownsend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownsend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownsend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castletownsend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownsend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownsend start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownsend


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

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 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ballysadare in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, nr Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballysadare is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballysadare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballysadare start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Hillside Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hillside Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £860 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little White House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little White House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little White House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Little White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little White House start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little White House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Laurel Cottage in Calbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

Laurel Cottage, Calbourne

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Laurel Cottage self catering accommodation in Calbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Laurel Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Laurel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Cottage start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking 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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