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It’s not long until the October school half term but if the date is looming in your diary and you have nothing planned don’t panic there are some great cheap half term breaks on offer than can save you up to £80 on a weeks stay.
The October half term is always a challenge because you are never quite sure what weather you are going to get. The fabled Indian summer is looking less likely this autumn, again, but traditionally cool, bright days are the norm at this October school holiday and so there are plenty of good days to get out and enjoy the fresh air and countryside.
Our tip is to head to a UK holiday park for the perfect family half term break this October. Many holiday parks offer the perfect solution for families with packed entertainment programmes to keep children, young and old, amused whatever the weather. Or choose a holiday park with an indoor swimming pool and you can be sure that your children will be having fun all day long.
Of course, holiday park accommodation offers an excellent base for exploring the UK countryside and British coast. Whether you spend your day walking the moors, forests and coastal paths or unwinding in a coffee shop in the villages and towns there is is nothing better than getting back to your own holiday home.
You can find a great selection of holiday home accommodation on holiday parks ranging from lodges and log cabins to caravans and mobile homes.
If you are looking for some great, cheap last-minute, discounts of up to £80 on a weeks stay at a holiday park you should call our Hoseasons hotline on 0844 847 1143 for the latest availability.
Or simply check out some of the great holiday parks across the UK and then click-through to check availability and book online.
Terms & Conditions of £80 offer with Hoseasons: Up to £80 off weeks breaks – applies to new bookings only, for stays between 26/10/12 – 05/11/12, subject to availability at selected locations on specific accommodation types – accommodation only. This offer can be withdrawn at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
We are delighted to recommend Church Farm Under Cover Caravan Storage in Bosham, West Sussex.
We have placed our caravan in their superb caravan storage areas for nearly 8 years and have only been impressed at the quality of the storage areas, the ease of entrance and access, as well as their helpful service. Having placed our caravan in other storage areas early on, the thing I appreciate most is that they move all the caravans in and out to a holding area, so I do not have to worry about scrapes and marks from other owners parking their caravans near mine!
And, as for service… friendly, helpful and on occassions when we have really needed some help they have gone out of their way to help us out. What more can you ask, if you need caravan storage check them out.
It has to be said that the weather forecast for the August Bank Holiday in the UK is looking decidedly damp, not the kind of Indian summer break we were all hoping for.
So if you were looking forward to a last bit of sunshine before Autumn and then the Winter sets in you should consider a last minute break to Europe – including, France, Spain and Italy where the weather forecast is a lot warmer.
Even at this late stage there are still some great self catering short breaks and holidays available in chalets, lodges, mobile homes and even tree houses! Even better news is that these breaks don’t have to cost a fortune if you have already had your summer holiday bills… you can find some excellent budget self catering as well as cheap luxury accommodation deals.
If you need any more convincing, across France, including the popular Loire Valley, Brittany and Vendee areas that are easily reached from the UK, the temperatures in the last few weeks have regularly been in the mid 30’s. Doesn’t that sound a bit more fun than a wet weekend in…. (you fill in the blank!)
The temperatures across France are warming up nicely with the Pays de La Loire region that includes the popular Vendee Coast and Loire Valley seeing the thermometer hitting the mid 30′s this weekend.
So there is really no better time to book a last minute holiday or short break in France to enjoy some of the best weather of the Summer so far.
There are some excellent last minute deals on offer from all the big operators particularly at holiday parks in the Loire Valley, Vendee, Brittany and the Dordogne. So whether you are looking for some seaside fun or a little bit of history and culture you will find plenty to keep you amused.
If you are looking for some high quality self catering accommodation in mobile homes, lodges, caravans, tents and even tree houses use our search buttons above to get started.
It’s not too late to bag yourself a family summer holiday bargain in France – we have checked around a number of the popular holiday parks and found that there is still some availability and good deals to be had.
With the London 2012 Olympics meaning many people chose to stay at home this summer there is the unusual site of a few vacant pitches but with the end of the Games these are being snapped up fast.
You will find a range of self catering options available that will cater for parties of all sizes – from couples and families to larger groups – such as tents (with all the equipment you need provided), safari tents (glamping), mobile homes, chalets, bungalows and even tree houses!
As for the weather, now is a great time to get yourself to France. For the last week or two the weather has been hot and hopefully there is more to come before the summer holidays draw to a close.
If you are looking for a holiday park in France, from the popular Brittany and Vendee areas to the Cote d’Azur then use the menus above to start your search.
If you are looking for a family friendly break in Europe then you need to look no further than a holiday to France. Whether you choose to remain relatively close to the UK, venture further south to the Mediterranean or are looking for a city break, there are many resorts where families will be welcomed and well catered for.
If you are travelling from the UK, then Brittany and Normandy are the closest regions to get to from the main ferry ports. Within each of these regions are towns and cities that are full of history and perfect for the whole family. The Normandy region boasts three animal centres, including Alligator Bay near Mont St Michel. There is also Mont St Michel itself, as well as the Bayeux Tapestry and Monet’s home at Giverny. There are also many museums offering children’s audio guides, including the Caen Memorial.
In Brittany, children will love St Malo, with its walled harbour and Grand Aquarium. Further south there is Carnac, with its huge Neolithic stone ruins and the medieval towns of Dinan and Quimper. The region of Brittany and Normandy is also home to a long stretch of coastline with many beaches.
Campsites and mobile home parks are popular with families and there are many to choose from in this region. In addition, there is also plenty of other family friendly accommodation, such as gîtes and cottages. Many families prefer to self cater, but there are also many restaurants that are suitable for children.
The Cote D’Azur or French Riviera is popular with families due to its proximity to the Mediterranean, which means that from June until September, warm sunshine should be more or less guaranteed. As well as the great sandy beaches that are dotted along this coast, there are many other places that families might want to visit.
No trip to this region would be complete without a visit to Marineland in Antibes, where children and adults alike will enjoy seeing the sharks, sea-lions and penguins and watching the dolphins.
For accommodation, there are camping and mobile home parks or other forms of self catering. However, if you want to push the boat out, you could try one of the family friendly luxury hotels this area has to offer, such as Le Beauvallon in the Bay of St Tropez, where families will be very well catered for.
South of Brittany on the Atlantic coast is the Charentes region, which boasts many attractions that will keep families coming back. The region is divided into several areas, each of which has no shortage of things to do.
In Charente Maritime, the city of La Rochelle has a historic port and fantastic aquarium. This region also boasts La Palmyre Zoo near Royan and Ile de Re, an offshore island that can be accessed by bridge from the mainland.
In Viennes there is the historic town and regional capital of Poitiers as well as the Futuroscope theme park, which is a major tourist attraction for families.
Most of the accommodation, as with other areas of France that are popular with families, is of the self catering variety and there is a wide range of gîtes, cottages and campsites for you to choose from, depending on your budget and what you are looking for.
While Paris has been long regarded as a romantic capital, it is also a great place for children. There are popular landmarks in the city such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée D’Orsay, which are all suitable for children to visit.
If you venture outside the city, there is the Palace of Versailles as well as France Miniature, where the children will love seeing scaled down versions of famous French landmarks. If you are looking for something else to keep your children amused, the Disneyland Paris theme park is on the outskirts of the city and is easily accessible from central Paris.
If you are basing yourself in the centre of Paris, there is no shortage of accommodation. From budget hotels to five star luxury, there are plenty of hotels for you to choose from and assess their suitability for you and your family. The story is much the same for restaurants, as this city has a wide variety of places to eat that will suit every palate and budget.
So whether you are looking to take the family for a city break or looking for somewhere to spend your two week summer holiday, you are sure to find a suitable place in France.
With its great mix of accommodation, tourist attractions, coastal resorts and cities, this country really has something for everyone and plenty for the family.
We are now in July, Wimbledon is reaching the final stages, the British Grand Prix is this weekend which can only means that Summer is here and the school holidays will soon be starting!
Pevensey Bay Holiday Park, East Sussex
So, it’s definitely time to start thinking about where you put the buckets and spades, windbreak, sun hat and sun cream. Or if some gentle moorland walking is more your thing, then its time to clean off those walking boots.
Now is the perfect time to book a self catering holiday park break for the summer at a really superb price. With outstanding locations up and down the country, they are a great way to relax in beautiful surroundings and explore the coast and countryside or make the most of all weather activities, with family, friends or just the two of you.
What’s more, even though its getting close, you can still get up to £100 off during the school summer holidays and you can even get some places for just £11 per person per night. Check out some of these deals (based on a 7 night break from 28th July):
If you love getting away, you’ll love our great selection of holiday parks in England and Scotland.
Source: Find Holiday Parks. Holiday prices with our travel partners Hoseasons
