Who decided that the best holidays have to happen at weekends?

For groups of friends, extended families and people with more flexible diaries, a midweek getaway can be a wonderful alternative to the traditional Friday-to-Monday break.

And with beautiful countryside, charming market towns and plenty of places to explore, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean are ideal destinations for a few days away together.

More Freedom to Choose Your Dates

When everyone is juggling work, school and family commitments, organising a group holiday can feel like a complicated puzzle.

But not every group needs to fit around the weekend.

Retired friends, hobby groups, clubs and extended families with flexible schedules can often consider a wider range of dates.

A Monday-to-Thursday escape, for example, provides several days to enjoy each other's company without waiting for the next available weekend.

Depending on the property and season, midweek dates may also offer different availability and pricing options.

Explore at Your Own Pace

One of the pleasures of a weekday break is having the freedom to organise each day exactly as you please.

Perhaps you'll spend Tuesday exploring Ross-on-Wye, Wednesday enjoying the countryside around Symonds Yat and Thursday discovering Monmouth's independent shops.

Or perhaps you'll do very little at all.

There's no requirement to fill every hour with activities.

A leisurely breakfast, an afternoon spent reading and an evening chatting over dinner can be every bit as enjoyable as a busy day out.

Perfect for Friendship Groups

Midweek holidays are particularly appealing for groups of friends who don't often get the opportunity to spend several uninterrupted days together.

Perhaps you belong to a walking club, a gardening society or a group of former colleagues who have been promising to organise a reunion for years.

Instead of squeezing everything into one evening, imagine having several days to catch up properly.

Long conversations, shared meals and plenty of laughter.

Sometimes that's all the itinerary you need.

Find Your Perfect Midweek Retreat

At Big House Holiday Lets, our spacious self-catering holiday houses offer wonderful settings for group getaways throughout the year.

From countryside properties to riverside retreats, there's a variety of accommodation to suit different group sizes and preferences.

Whether you're planning a weekday reunion, a club getaway or simply some quality time with friends, we'd love to help you find a suitable house.

Because the best days to spend together aren't necessarily Saturdays and Sundays.

Explore our large group accommodation and ask about available midweek dates.