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

Duncormick in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncormick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncormick start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

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

Catharine Place in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Catharine Place, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Catharine Place self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Catharine Place start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Catharine Place


Sleeps 4

Oakmead in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

Oakmead, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Oakmead self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Oakmead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oakmead start from £488 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakmead


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Sunnyside in Penpol, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnyside, Penpol

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnyside self catering accommodation in Penpol, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Linhay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Linhay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Linhay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Linhay is close to the beach. The Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Linhay start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Linhay customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Linhay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Linhay Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hollywood in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Hollywood, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Hollywood self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Hollywood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollywood start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollywood


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

Rosmuck in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuck, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuck self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosmuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuck start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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