Family holiday bargains in for August

With many schools in England and Wales not returning until 7 September - due to the timely allocation of teacher training days - it's possible to grab a great-value two-week family summer holiday just before the kids go back says camping and mobile home specialist, Vacansoleil.

With some fantastic offers at this time, the company is highlighting its '14-nights-for-the-price-of-10' deals starting 22 August at a wide choice of European campsites.

For example, a family of up to six can enjoy a two week holiday in a fully equipped tent at Camping Domain de Beaulieu - in the Vendee region of western France - for just £390 per party for arrivals on site on 22 August.

Or, for accommodation in a fully equipped Fiji mobile home the cost is £607. These prices include midweek return Dover-Calais Sea France or P&O crossing for car and passengers. If no ferry is required, the price is reduced by £90.

The campsite is situated just one kilometre from a large sandy beach, plus on-site facilities include outdoor heated pool, children's pool, three waterslides, Jacuzzi, tennis, table tennis, mini golf, playground, games room and cycle hire.

Local attractions include an aquarium in the nearby town of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, the zoo at Les Sables d'Olonne and the Atlantic Toboggan aquapark - with lots of pools and waterslides - at Merlin Plage.

For more information, log on to Vacansoleil.co.uk.