Get me out of here - cottage breaks, wine tours, ski deals

Now... Classic Cottages still has some availability for the bank holiday weekend. Examples include Apple Cottage, a well-presented barn conversion in Somerset, which sleeps two. Arriving 23 August, a three-night stay is £336. Classic.co.uk

Soon... Utracks has a range of wine tours for the autumn harvest, including a five-day walking holiday of the Douro Valley in Portugal. It has daily departures in September and October for £550pp with half-board accommodation and transfers. Flights extra. Utracks.com

Later... Supertravel has some early-booking ski deals for departures on 15 December. Choose from four nights at Chalet Seeberger in St Anton for £599pp or a week at Chalet Eboulis in Courchevel 1850 for £799pp. Flights, meals and transfers included. Supertravel.co.uk/ski