subject: Why Choose Self Catering Cottages? [print this page] One of the biggest expenses with taking a holiday is the cost of accommodation. A lot of people these days are choosing to book into self catering cottages or apartments at their chosen holiday destination. Staying in self catering accommodation can be cheaper for families staying for longer periods, and you have the freedom of more privacy than in a hotel or B and B. The cottages include all the necessary items to make your stay comfortable. Linens and towels, crockery and cutlery, pillows and duvets, cooker, microwave, refrigerator, washer, TV, DVD player etc. are provided. All the comforts of your own home!
Try searching online for youearch by destination (village, town, country) or just browse holiday cottages and see what's available and where. You can search by the number of people the cottage will sleep, and whether or not you can take Rover or the kids with you. Last minute deals are often the best, if you aren't fussed about the location.
Self catering cottages range from farm houses, town or country houses, apartments, converted barns and quaint fisherman's cottages. The cottages are privately owned, and the owners choose to advertise on the internet to appeal to a wider range of prospective clients. Some sites manage the properties for the owners for a fee. You book directly online and pay the letting agent the same way. At the end of your stay you are asked to fill in a questionnaire about the property. This way they can ensure that the properties are of a high standard at all times. Some sites only advertise the cottage and you contact the owners directly to book and pay.
Half of the fun of a holiday is planning it. You'll get lots of enjoyment searching for your perfect self catering cottage for your next holiday.
