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

Little Stalls in Kemble, Gloucestershire, South West England

Little Stalls, Kemble

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Little Stalls self catering accommodation in Kemble, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Little Stalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Stalls start from £484 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Stalls


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cider Press in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Cider Press, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Cider Press self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cider Press does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Press start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Press


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Yew Tree Farmhouse in Hannington Wick, Gloucestershire, South West England

Yew Tree Farmhouse, Hannington Wick

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Yew Tree Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Hannington Wick, Gloucestershire sleeps 13. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Yew Tree Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yew Tree Farmhouse start from £4165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tregadjack Farmhouse in Sithney, Cornwall, South West England

Tregadjack Farmhouse, Sithney

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lower Barn Cottage in Winson, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lower Barn Cottage, Winson

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lower Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Winson, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lower Barn Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Piltown in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Piltown, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Piltown self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 1 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 . Piltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Piltown start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Piltown


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Kinvarra in Burren National Park, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Burren National Park

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

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 . 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 £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

Ladysbridge in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ladysbridge, Ballycotton Bay

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ladysbridge self catering accommodation in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ladysbridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ladysbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ladysbridge start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ladysbridge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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