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

Boathouse Cottage in Torcross, Devon, South West England

Boathouse Cottage, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Boathouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Boathouse Cottage start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boathouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Games room

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £211 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at drumconrath start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

King Johns Barn in Leafield, Oxfordshire, Central England

King Johns Barn, Leafield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

King Johns Barn self catering accommodation in Leafield, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. King Johns Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at King Johns Barn start from £1275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about King Johns Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilcrohane in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


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

South View Cottage in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, South West England

South View Cottage, Little Rissington

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

South View Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . South View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South View Cottage start from £891 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Sennen Cottage in Sennen, Cornwall, South West England

Sennen Cottage, Sennen

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sennen Cottage self catering accommodation in Sennen, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sennen Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Sennen Cottage start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sennen Cottage


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

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


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

Gowran in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Gowran, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Gowran self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 8. 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 golf . Gowran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gowran start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gowran


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by 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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