In America the term is vacation home rental. In the UK is called self catering.
It is a great way to spend a weekend, week or two on holiday vacation. Today the self catering accommodation/home vacation rental is sophisticated and also popular with couples or groups of friends.
Self-catering accommodations come in all shapes and sizes and essentially a holiday vacation is a house or apartment you rent where you cook or eat out, clean for yourself and come and go as you please.
More and more people are making the most of weekend breaks in between their annual holiday. They go to relax and unwind or to explore find adventure or to seek out nature and wildlife. The Cotswolds dedicated as 'An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' is one of the most popular regions to visit. I have a self catering holiday rental in the Cotswolds.
Your expectations from self catering in the UK
British self catering home rentals are often the owner's second home or summer house possibly rented out only part of the year.
They are generally well furnished often to quite a high standard and are usually equipped with everything you might need.
What you may not find in self catering accommodation
Telephones and internet access are not standard though wifi hotspots are appearing more and more. Swimming pools are not found so often
Why a self catering holiday vacation is so good in the UK
It is normally cheaper than staying hotels and B&Bs of a comparable standard. You can cook for yourself and your fussy eaters if you wish. Mealtimes are whenever you want them.
In short the self catering option gives you the freedom to plan your days to suit you rather than the constraints that exist in a hotel.
Leisure facilities may well be provided and families well catered for.
Accommodations can be in particularly scenic or desirable locations.
You have a base for exploring all an area or a region has to offer.
