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Devon. Pay £508 (saving £127) dancing, and walking. This country house holiday offers a chance to learn traditional folk dances in the ballroom in the mornings, with easy guided walks on glorious Dartmoor during the afternoon. This seven-night stay with HF Holidays, starting on July 31, includes full-board, dance tuition and guided walks. 0845 470 7558, www.hfholidays.co.uk

Devon. Pay 798 (saving 650) for family adventure holiday at Barton Hall, near Torbay, where youngsters up to 18 years are free on weeks starting July 24 and 31 and August 21. A family of two adults each pays 399 while two children – normally 325 each – go free. Includes full board with five full days of activities from abseiling to zip-wire fun, instruction and equipment. 0844 371 2424, www.pgl.co.uk

Cumbria. Pay 580 (saving 100) for holiday in Eden Valley between Hadrian's Wall and the Lake District at Cairngarth with mix of double, twin and bunk rooms sleeping up to eight. In a rural village location, the shops of Carlisle are eight miles away. Price is for a week starting July 9. 01228 599960, www.cumbrian-cottages.co.uk

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Scotland. Pay 695 (saving 200). Seven nights from July 10 in Morridgehall Farmhouse – a substantial stone farmhouse on a small country estate near the village of St Boswells. This five-bedroom property sleeps nine, in peaceful and secluded setting with sweeping views towards the Border to the south. Golf, fishing tennis and riding are all available locally. 01835 822277, www.unique-cottages.co.uk

Majorca. Pay 1,495 (saving 200) for farmhouse with spectacular mountain views and sleeps up to seven in four-star comfort. Puerto Pollenca's beaches are 25 minutes' drive. Deal is on weeks starting July 24 and 31. Flights not included. 01789 297705, www.freelance-holidays.co.uk

Ireland. Pay 89 (saving up to 30 per cent) for ferry each way for a driver and car to Rosslare before August 31. Book online 14 days in advance to travel on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 08717 300 400, www.irishferries.com

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