Late UK Escapes

That pesky volcano put you off travelling abroad or just need a cheap package? You can't go wrong if you stay at home — here are the best UK deals available.

Stay in a luxury glass-fronted holiday cabin with Forest Holidays, in Strathyre in Scotland and Cropton in Yorkshire, all within Forestry Commission-maintained land. Three nights in Strathyre in a cabin with outdoor hot tub for up to four people available from May 28 for £468 (save £117) or in Cropton throughout May, from £313.60 (saves £79), www.forestholidays.co.uk

Seven nights with Farm and Cottage Holidays at Heath Farm Dove Cottage in North Devon costs £70pp (four sharing). The cottage is set in a working sheep farm with a wood burner. From May 1-15, www.holidaycottages.co.uk

A week's rental of Trehane Barn, a traditional Cornish barn with open beams (sleeps four) at Perranwell — midway between Falmouth and Truro — costs £277 (save £48). Within easy reach of the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. Price includes wifi. Available from May 1, 8 and 15, www.cornishcottagesonline.com

A three-night break in Jersey staying at either the Mayfair or Metropole Hotel — both three-star properties with pools in St Helier — costs £169pp (save £76) B&B with return Condor Fastcat crossing from Weymouth and transfers. Children (aged two to 11 and sharing with parents) pay only £95 each. Available between May 1 and 27. www.modernhotels.com

Feather Down Farm Days has availability at its 24 locations on working farms across the UK. Luxury tents have wood burning stoves and oil lamps. Seven nights in April costs £395 or £545 in May. Three-night weekend break £275 in April and £355
in May. Friday to Monday or Monday
to Friday. www.featherdown.co.uk