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

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


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

Clough in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Clough, Slieve Bloom Mountains

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Clough self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois 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 . Clough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clough start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clough


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

Treetops in Moult Hill, Devon, South West England

Treetops, Moult Hill

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Treetops self catering accommodation in Moult Hill, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Treetops is close to the beach. Prices at Treetops start from £1200 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Treetops


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Scarlet in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Scarlet, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scarlet self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 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 Scarlet start from £520 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scarlet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Kilcar in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kilcar, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kilcar self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcar is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Kilcar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcar


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Siren in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Siren, Bull Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Siren self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Siren is close to the beach. Prices at Siren start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Siren


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel 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 . It also has Internet access. Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Caherdaniel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £207 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


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

Lisselton in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lisselton, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lisselton self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lisselton is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Lisselton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisselton start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisselton


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


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

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf 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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