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

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


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

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Sandpipers in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sandpipers, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sandpipers self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Sandpipers start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpipers


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Clonbur in Connemara, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Connemara

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Clonbur is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Solebay Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Solebay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Solebay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Solebay Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solebay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


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

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonakilty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonakilty start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


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

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

 

 

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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