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Wednesday 8 August 2012

August bank holiday late availability - under £50 per person per night


TripAdvisor rounds-up affordable holiday homes with availability over the August long weekend

TripAdvisor Holiday Rentals, home to over 200,000 properties, today reveals the affordable British boltholes which are still free over the August bank holiday weekend (24-27 August)*. These properties, ranging from cosy cottages to sprawling estates, are all available for under £50 per person per night during the long weekend on www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/vacationrentals.

Little Orchard – Sprawling home in Cowes, Isle of Wight for £39 pppn
This art deco-style detached home, in beautiful gardens, has six bedrooms, sleeps 14 and costs £550 per night over the August bank holiday weekend.  Expansive, nicely decorated and within easy walking distance of Cowes Esplanade, seafront, beach and the Royal Yacht Squadron, this home is well-suited to large groups looking for a weekend away in the Isle of Wight. 

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/VacationRentals and search ‘Little Orchard’ or go here

Letter Box Cottage – Thatch cottage in Chipping Campden, Cotswolds for £28 pppn  
This quaint cottage has two bedrooms, sleeps four and costs £110 per night over the August bank holiday weekend.  The property, boasting lovely original features, has a beautiful rose garden and is a well-located base from which to explore the Cotswolds.

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/vacationrentals and search ‘Letter Box Cottage’ or go here

Dean Street Townhouse – luxury townhouse in Brighton for £50 pppn
This stylish and centrally located Brighton townhouse has three bedrooms, sleeps ten people and costs £495 per night during the August bank holiday weekend.  Newly-decorated with a private courtyard, the property is well-located for a weekend in Brighton with many bars, restaurants and shops nearby.

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/VacationRentals and search ‘Dean Street Townhouse’ or go here

Traditional cottage – large stone cottage in Llangollen, Wales for £14 pppn
This charming property with wooden beams has two bedrooms, sleeps eight and costs £110 per night over the August bank holiday weekend. Situated on the Horseshoe Pass, the property is wonderfully located offering privacy and seclusion, while remaining close to some of North Wales great attractions.

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/VacationRentals and search ‘Stone Cottage Llangollen’ or go here
 
The Garden Cabin – cosy cabin in Liskeard, Cornwall for £25 pppn
This Cornish cabin has one bedroom, sleeps two people and costs £50 per night over the bank holiday.  The property boasts a sun-trapped  garden, perfect for relaxing in, and is in the market town of Liskeard. The nearest pub is just 400 yards away and serves food and local ales. 

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/vacationrentals and search ‘The Garden Cabin’ or go here
 
Parkview – contemporary maisonette in Bideford, Devon for £19 pppn  
This maisonette has three bedrooms, sleeps five and costs £95 per night over the August bank holiday weekend.  Beautifully decorated with an outdoor patio area, and near to amenities and beaches, this property is well-suited to groups and families.

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor/co.uk/vacationrentals and search ‘Parkview’ or go

The Hayloft – picturesque cottage in the Lake District for £45
Part of a converted 17C barn, this property has one bedroom, sleeps two people and costs £90 per night over the August bank holiday weekend.  With a three acre wildlife garden, including garden furniture, picnic tables, barbecues, wildlife pond, herb garden and meditation garden, The Hayloft offers a relaxing retreat. 

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/VacationRentals and search ‘The Hayloft’ or go here

Cherry Tree – cottage with a view in West Yorkshire for £20 pppn
Located within a two acre garden and with Pennine views, this cottage has two bedrooms, sleeps four and costs £80 per night over the August bank holiday weekend.  The property offers beautiful views from the bedrooms and living rooms and larger groups can opt to also hire out the adjacent Heather Bank cottage. 

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/VacationRentals and search ‘Cherry Tree’ or go

Margaret Street Cottage – fisherman’s cottage in the Scottish Highlands for £26 pppn 
Beautifully located, this cottage sleeps four and costs £105 per night over the August bank holiday weekend. Situated in the village of Avoch, on the Black Isle on the shores of the inner Moray Firth, this traditional fisherman's cottage retains much of its late 19th century character and is fully modernised to a high standard.

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/vacationrentals and search ‘Margaret Street Cottage’ or go here        

The Stables at Clare Cottage – romantic retreat in Sherborne, Dorset for £30 pppn
This cosy cottage has one bedroom, sleeps two and costs £60 per night over the August bank holiday weekend.  The Stables is close to some of the area’s best Gastro Pubs, breathtaking country and coastal walks and beautiful villages.

For more information go to www.TripAdvisor.co.uk/vacationrentals and search ‘The Stables at Clare Cottage’ or go 
 
*All properties showed availability from 24-27 August as of 6 August 2012.  For more information please contact lgreatrix@tripadvisor.com