Mid week short breaks are more likely to be available in low season, outside school holidays although it's always worth checking first.

Mid week short breaks are usually 4 night short breaks that run from Monday through to Friday morning. 3 night short breaks may also be possible.

If you're staying in self-catering accommodation, entry to your cottage or house is usually after 4 pm. Cottage owners will provide you with details of arrival and departure times.

Click here to find out what self-catering entails if you're new to this form of holiday accommodation and read about the advantages of self-catering holidays.

Self-catering holidays are especially popular with families with young children who need the extra space for the children to be able to run around safely and with dog owners who want to take their dog(s) on holiday with them.

There are also many small one bedroom cottages that sleep just two people and are perfect for couples.