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2008 August Bank Holiday Breaks at home and abroad

Self catering August bank holiday weekends - top family fun

August bank holiday breaks are the perfect opportunity to grab a last bit of sun before winter sets in. With almost a third of the year to wait before the next bank holiday Monday, a short bank holiday break in August is ideal for a sun soaked weekend of family fun. Around the world are a vast range of destinations offering virtually guaranteed sunshine and more things to do than you could possibly try; the only hardship is selecting just one!

The August bank holiday weekend is the most popular time of the year for people to take a holiday, which means prices, especially in the package holiday industry, can soar. The popularity of August bank holiday breaks means that there is always plenty to do in the August bank holiday, but if you would prefer to bask in the sun in solitude, there are plenty of destinations to spend a gloriously peaceful self catering August bank holiday. Booking your August bank holiday break early allows you to find some excellent bargains, and if you have left it a little late, there are some wonderful August bank holiday breaks to be had here in the UK, right on your doorstep.

Great August Bank Holidays

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Top Five August Bank Holiday Destinations

August bank holiday breaks in Cornwall
Cornwall is the perfect destination for August bank holiday short breaks. Easily accessible and with some of the finest beaches in the UK, Cornwall offers a vast range of things to do for an August bank holiday family fun weekend.

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August bank holiday breaks in Edinburgh
The August bank holiday coincides with the last week of the Edinburgh Festival, providing some of the best August bank holiday days out around. There is endless entertainment to enjoy, but book early as accommodation goes fast.

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August bank holiday breaks in the Costa del Sol
Spending the August bank holiday in Spain is ideal for family activity holidays in the sun. The sun shines all day, and the warm Mediterranean waters and golden beaches are magnificent for a relaxing bank holiday Monday.

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August bank holiday breaks in Bruges
If you are looking for a cultural or romantic August bank holiday getaway, the short trip to Bruges is a very tempting possibility. The unrivalled combination of culture and cuisine is sure to please, especially for older families.

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August bank holiday breaks in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are an excellent choice for August bank holiday breaks. It has never been easier to keep the family active and healthy with the endless walking, cycling and horse riding possibilities on bank holiday Monday.

View August bank holiday cottages in the Cotswolds

First things first though; when is the August bank holiday? The date of the August bank holiday Monday always falls on the last Monday of August, which, in 2008 is the 25th August. Although the date of the August bank holiday is unique to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, there are always a huge number of August bank holiday events occurring throughout Europe, as the date often coincides with local summer festivals, fairs and festivities, providing plenty of things to do for the August bank holiday weekend.

It seems a real shame not to take full advantage of the rare 3 day weekend afforded by a bank holiday Monday. With many of our holiday home owners happy to take short bookings, if you cannot take the full week off, there are some fantastic August bank holiday short breaks to be discovered. If you are thinking of a short bank holiday weekend of family fun, there are some excellent choices within the UK, cutting out travelling time, and giving you much more time with which to enjoy your August bank holiday days out to the full.

See a selection of homes available during the August Bank Holiday

Lovely apartment with swimming pool and garden, 10 km from the beach.
1 bedrooms to sleep 4
From £385 per week
Livorno Area | Italy

Luxury house. 5 mins stroll to safe sandy beach. Child friendly
3 bedrooms to sleep 8
From £339 per week
Fuerteventura | Canary Islands

Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment in Calpe with Spectacular Seaviews
2 bedrooms to sleep 5
From £340 per week
Calpe | Spain

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Lovely apartment with swimming pool and garden, 10 km from the beach.
Italy , Tuscany , Livorno Area
Lovely apartment in Tuscany, in the green country, 10 km from the wonderful beach of Costa Degli Etruschi, ideal for sport and relaxing vacation in every season. Private garden for romantic outside self catering dinners, swimming pool, close to th... [full details of property 505007]

Luxury house. 5 mins stroll to safe sandy beach. Child friendly
Canary Islands , Fuerteventura
Brand new three bedroom house located two minutes walk from the restaurants/bars of Caleta and only 5 minutes stroll to the golden sandy beach. Close to the golf course. Large communal pool/gardens. The house is set on three levels- • The top h... [full details of property 16332]

Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment in Calpe with Spectacular Seaviews
Spain , Alicante - Costa Blanca , Javea, Moraira and Denia area , Calpe
This superb modern apartment overlooks a small sandy cove and is adjacent to a large sandy beach. It offers a superb uninterrupted view of the Mediterranean sea and coastline.The furnishings and fittings are of the highest standard. The apartmen... [full details of property 9784]

Villas Yiannis and Eleni, 3 bedroom private villas, pool & sea views
Greece , Ionian Islands , Kefallonia (Cephalonia)
Villa Yiannis & Villa Eleni were built in 2001 both are 2 storey family villas offering a high standard of accommodation in a peaceful setting on the outskirts of the village of Sarlata. The villas stand in its own grounds each with an attractive ... [full details of property 64123]

Villa for rent near Saint-Raphaël 'Pieds dans l'eau' direct access to the sea
France , Cote d'Azur - Provence , Var , Esterel - Fayence , Saint-Raphael
An idyllic spot on the beach! The thirties’ typically Provençale villa ‘Lou Crémadou’ has been renovated in 2006. The villa has private and direct access to the beach; it is located in an exceptional site and has a magnificent view of a nearby isl... [full details of property 63841]

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Around the world are a vast range of destinations offering virtually guaranteed sunshine and more things to do than you could possibly try; the only hardship is selecting just one! The August bank holiday weekend is the most popular time of the year for people to take a holiday, which means prices, especially in the package holiday industry, can soar. The popularity of August bank holiday breaks means that there is always plenty to do in the August bank holiday, but if you would prefer to bask in the sun in solitude, there are plenty of destinations to spend a gloriously peaceful self catering August bank holiday. Booking your August bank holiday break early allows you to find some excellent bargains, and if you have left it a little late, there are some wonderful August bank holiday breaks to be had here in the UK, right on your doorstep. Great August Bank Holidays Tenerife Cornwall Devon Normandy Saxony County Cork Algarve Costa Tropical Wales Crete Top Five August Bank Holiday Destinations August bank holiday breaks in Cornwall Cornwall is the perfect destination for August bank holiday short breaks. Easily accessible and with some of the finest beaches in the UK, Cornwall offers a vast range of things to do for an August bank holiday family fun weekend. View August bank holiday cottages in Cornwall August bank holiday breaks in Edinburgh The August bank holiday coincides with the last week of the Edinburgh Festival, providing some of the best August bank holiday days out around. There is endless entertainment to enjoy, but book early as accommodation goes fast. View August bank holiday accommodation in Edinburgh August bank holiday breaks in the Costa del Sol Spending the August bank holiday in Spain is ideal for family activity holidays in the sun. The sun shines all day, and the warm Mediterranean waters and golden beaches are magnificent for a relaxing bank holiday Monday. View August bank holiday villas on the Costa del Sol August bank holiday breaks in Bruges If you are looking for a cultural or romantic August bank holiday getaway, the short trip to Bruges is a very tempting possibility. The unrivalled combination of culture and cuisine is sure to please, especially for older families. View August bank holiday accommodation in Bruges August bank holiday breaks in the Cotswolds The Cotswolds are an excellent choice for August bank holiday breaks. It has never been easier to keep the family active and healthy with the endless walking, cycling and horse riding possibilities on bank holiday Monday. View August bank holiday cottages in the Cotswolds First things first though; when is the August bank holiday? The date of the August bank holiday Monday always falls on the last Monday of August, which, in 2008 is the 25th August. Although the date of the August bank holiday is unique to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, there are always a huge number of August bank holiday events occurring throughout Europe, as the date often coincides with local summer festivals, fairs and festivities, providing plenty of things to do for the August bank holiday weekend. It seems a real shame not to take full advantage of the rare 3 day weekend afforded by a bank holiday Monday. With many of our holiday home owners happy to take short bookings, if you cannot take the full week off, there are some fantastic August bank holiday short breaks to be discovered. If you are thinking of a short bank holiday weekend of family fun, there are some excellent choices within the UK, cutting out travelling time, and giving you much more time with which to enjoy your August bank holiday days out to the full. See a selection of homes available during the August Bank Holiday Lovely apartment with swimming pool and garden, 10 km from the beach. 1 bedrooms to sleep 4 From £385 per week Livorno Area \| Italy Luxury house. 5 mins stroll to safe sandy beach. Child friendly 3 bedrooms to sleep 8 From £339 per week Fuerteventura \| Canary Islands Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment in Calpe with Spectacular Seaviews 2 bedrooms to sleep 5 From £340 per week Calpe \| Spain See search results for homes available during the August Bank Holiday Lovely apartment with swimming pool and garden, 10 km from the beach. Italy , Tuscany , Livorno Area Lovely apartment in Tuscany, in the green country, 10 km from the wonderful beach of Costa Degli Etruschi, ideal for sport and relaxing vacation in every season. Private garden for romantic outside self catering dinners, swimming pool, close to th... [full details of property 505007] Luxury house. 5 mins stroll to safe sandy beach. Child friendly Canary Islands , Fuerteventura Brand new three bedroom house located two minutes walk from the restaurants/bars of Caleta and only 5 minutes stroll to the golden sandy beach. Close to the golf course. Large communal pool/gardens. The house is set on three levels- • The top h... [full details of property 16332] Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment in Calpe with Spectacular Seaviews Spain , Alicante - Costa Blanca , Javea, Moraira and Denia area , Calpe This superb modern apartment overlooks a small sandy cove and is adjacent to a large sandy beach. It offers a superb uninterrupted view of the Mediterranean sea and coastline.The furnishings and fittings are of the highest standard. The apartmen... [full details of property 9784] Villas Yiannis and Eleni, 3 bedroom private villas, pool & sea views Greece , Ionian Islands , Kefallonia (Cephalonia) Villa Yiannis & Villa Eleni were built in 2001 both are 2 storey family villas offering a high standard of accommodation in a peaceful setting on the outskirts of the village of Sarlata. The villas stand in its own grounds each with an attractive ... [full details of property 64123] Villa for rent near Saint-Raphaël 'Pieds dans l'eau' direct access to the sea France , Cote d'Azur - Provence , Var , Esterel - Fayence , Saint-Raphael An idyllic spot on the beach! The thirties’ typically Provençale villa ‘Lou Crémadou’ has been renovated in 2006. The villa has private and direct access to the beach; it is located in an exceptional site and has a magnificent view of a nearby isl... [full details of property 63841] » See all available homes during the August Bank Holiday Our best holiday ideas? 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