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
The Glen, Ilmington
Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England
The Glen self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Glen start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Glen
Drumcliffe, Benbulben
Breaks in County SligoIreland-West
Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo 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 . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe
Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country
Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East
Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge
Waterville, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. 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. Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville
Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast
Breaks in County SligoIreland-West
Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone
Carndonagh, Inishowen Peninsula
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Carndonagh self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carndonagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Carndonagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carndonagh start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carndonagh
Mariners, Lynmouth
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Mariners self catering accommodation in Lynmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mariners is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mariners start from £483 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mariners
Merlins Cottage, Trevellick
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Merlins Cottage self catering accommodation in Trevellick, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Merlins Cottage is close to the beach. Merlins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Merlins Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlins Cottage
Waterville, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville
Ballylickey, Bantry
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. 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. Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballylickey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylickey start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey
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:
- Last Minute Availability for Cottages, Apartments & Lodges: 0844 847 1143
- Our Cottage Special Offers
- Deals of the Week offers on our Facebook page
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:
- British and Irish Gardens to Visit
- UK & Ireland County Shows and Fayres
- UK Blue Flag Beaches
- English Holiday Atrractions
Family Summer Holidays in England
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.
South West England
Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
North West England
Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire
North East England
County Durham, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
East of England
South East England
Berkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
Heart of England
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands
West of England
Family Summer Holidays in Scotland
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Scotland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, lochs and waterways, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Scotland.
Scottish Borders
Berwickshire, Edinburgh, Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire
Central Scotland
South West Scotland
East Scotland
Aberdeenshire, Angus, Banffshire
West Scotland
Scottish Highlands
Inverness-shire, Isle of Skye, Ross-shire, Sutherland, Wester Ross
Family Summer Holidays in Wales
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Wales - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Wales.
South Wales
Anglesey, Carmarthenshire, Gwent, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Vale of Glamorgan, West Glamorgan
Family Holidays in Ireland
Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in Ireland - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in Ireland.
North Ireland
Antrim, Derry, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone
East Ireland
Carlow, Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
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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