Interesting short breaks – near and far

‘Little and large’ cottages at reduced rates - that’s the offer in Scotland this August from specialist operator, Ecosse Unique. For large groups of friends or a couple of families planning a getaway together, the company is offering ‘The Old Schoolhouse’ – an exquisitely restored detached Victorian villa overlooking the village of Auchtermuchty, with lovely views across the Lomond Hills.

Sleeping 12, the property now costs £1195, a reduction of £295, for seven nights from 22 August.

For couples seeking something ‘small and bijou’, ‘Middleton Bothy’, is a restored farm cottage – retaining many original features - situated on a hill farm in the beautiful countryside of Perthshire. The property, sleeping two, is now priced at £295 for a week from 15 August, saving £30. See unique-cottages.co.uk

Save £178 on a short break to Jersey this August and now enjoy a three-night stay for just £209 per person, courtesy of Modern Hotels.

The above twin share price – which includes return Fastcat crossing from Weymouth or Poole, transfers and accommodation with breakfast - applies throughout the month. Visitors can choose from either the Mayfair or Metropole Hotel – both three-star properties in St Helier and offering a range of facilities including pool and gym.

Children, two-11 years and sharing with two adults, are charged at just £129 each and those who fancy taking their car to the island will pay £139 per vehicle return. Flight inclusive packages are also available. For more information visit modernhotels.com.

The annual International Jazz Festival in Granada – one of the oldest in Europe – takes place between 6 and 22 November with artists performing at the Teatro Municipal Isabel La Católica.

In addition to the main festival, other jazz concerts are held at venues throughout the city – for full details check out the Granada International Jazz Festival website.

For those wishing to visit the festival, city break specialist, Cities Direct features three-night packages to Granada during November which cost from £239 per person, twin-share, inclusive of return Stansted flights and accommodation with breakfast at a central three-star hotel - citiesdirect.co.uk.