Not a lot of people know this, but there’s so much joy in a midweek break, with so many advantages over weekend stays. Apart from the fact that midweek breaks are less costly than weekend stays, there are several benefits to getting away Monday to Friday. It’s less busy, the roads are quieter, there’s more flexibility and it means you can switch off from the hustle and bustle and tune into some serious downtime.
There are times when we all need to escape, to go somewhere peaceful, away from the fast pace of city life and the busyness of work. When all you want is a few days relaxing with friends and family, a change of scene, a chance to revive and restore.
Make no mistake, you don’t have to go anywhere exotic; it’s a short break so you don’t want travel time biting into your days away. You really don’t have to go far for a midweek break that ticks all the right boxes; to spend quality time with the special people in your life in a beautiful British bolthole is all it takes. Gather your clan, find the perfect place to stay. A luxury large group holiday house with top notch features like an indoor private pool, hot tub, sauna, games room and movie room adds value and makes it even more special.
And the time of year. It doesn’t have to be summer when you’ve got so much to keep you happy indoors, you can enjoy a break in all seasons. Off peak times of the year offer extra good deals when it comes to price.
If that’s given you food for thought, read on to get why midweek stays are the UK’s best kept secret.
It’s Not So Busy
Who wants to spend hours stuck in traffic or queuing up at attractions and in shops? That’s not relaxing, and it certainly isn’t fun! It’s a fact that mid-week the crowds aren’t so big, the queues are shorter, and without the crowds it’s easier to do the things that make you happy. Mooching about the local towns is far less stressful because there’s no-one constantly getting in your way; you can have a leisurely browse around book shops, antiques markets and farm shops. The local pubs and restaurants aren’t so busy when you want to go out to eat, so it’s easier to get a table and you can enjoy a relaxing meal. There’ll be more room on the beach and if you go for a walk, you probably won’t see anyone else at all.
Cost Savings
This is a big bonus of a midweek break. It’s cheaper. Fact. Weekends and peak times are more expensive because that’s when everyone wants to go away. Because they haven’t cottoned on to the alternative of a midweek stay. That’s when you can make considerable savings – in some cases, it can be as much as £2,000 cheaper midweek than at the weekend.
More Flexibility
Weekends and school holidays aren’t the only time you can take time off. There’s so much flexibility around a midweek break, especially if you have pre-school age children or if your kids are home schooled, if you’re retired, or if you work remotely. You can keep up the schoolwork schedule and you don’t need to take as much time off work – in fact, you may not need to take any time off at all, because these days, holiday houses are all geared up for remote working, with reliable Wi-Fi and desk space. Even if you do decide to take time off, it doesn’t need to take up a big chunk of your annual leave; a 4-night midweek break can mean 2 days working and 2 days off. On those working days, when you close down the laptop, you can go off and dip straight into the best features of your holiday house. Go splash in the pool, soak in the hot tub, thrash out a game of ping-pong, snuggle up for a movie night.
It’s Quieter
Because it’s less busy and if you choose to stay in the country, a midweek break means a quieter and more relaxing environment. It’s a chance to slow down, to forget about the chores and all the things you need to do around the home. So what if you didn’t get round to cutting the grass or ironing that pile of clothes? It’ll still be there when you get back, don’t sweat the small stuff. Think deep in the countryside where there’s no noise pollution, no distractions, just fresh air, bird song and tranquility. That’s’ the kind of thing that midweek breaks are made of, unbeatable for a family group or a bunch of friends wanting a peaceful getaway, brilliant for wellness retreats.
Potential for Unique Experiences
Is there something on your bucket list you’d like to get ticked off? Maybe a wing walk, a flight in a microlight, a mackerel fishing trip, an alpaca walk, or a balloon ride. That’s the kind of thing that gets booked up quickly at weekends, but during the week, there’s more availability and because it’s not so busy and the providers aren’t dashing to be ready for the next appointment, they’ll have more time for you.
Easier Travel
This comes into the time saving element of a midweek break because at weekends it seems like the world and his wife are out on the roads. Those queues at traffic lights and motorway junctions aren’t anywhere near so long, so you can get to your destination quicker. If you want to go out exploring the local area whilst you’re away, the roads will be quieter. It all adds to the leisurely pace of your midweek stay.
As with all the best kept secrets, we know this won’t stay secret for long, so we’re spreading the word. Tell your friends, start that conversation over a drink with “Have you thought about a midweek break...” Book yours today!
