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

Ardara in Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Oak Tree Cottage in Fritham, Hampshire, South East England

Oak Tree Cottage, Fritham

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Oak Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Fritham, Hampshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Tree Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brook Cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Brook Cottage, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Brook Cottage is close to the beach. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £294 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roney Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Beach start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Castleisland in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castleisland, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castleisland self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castleisland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleisland start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleisland


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Hawfinch Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hawfinch Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hawfinch Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hawfinch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawfinch Cottage start from £1822 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawfinch Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sandpiper in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sandpiper, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sandpiper self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sandpiper does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandpiper start from £651 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Higher Lodge in Cockington, Devon, South West England

Higher Lodge, Cockington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Higher Lodge self catering accommodation in Cockington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Higher Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Higher Lodge start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Wagtail in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Wagtail, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wagtail self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wagtail start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtail


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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