Self catering holiday ideas from Holiday Rentals

Holiday rental accommodation for great self catering holidays in the UK, Europe and beyond

Self Catering holiday idea Self catering holidays are a fantastic option for all types of holiday, whether you're looking for a family holiday, city break, ski weekend or romantic getaway. With more space, privacy and flexibility than a hotel, choosing a self catering holiday home allows you to enjoy holiday accommodation that's right for you. Booking a holiday home direct from the owner on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk allows you to save on agency prices and enjoy a great value holiday.

Whatever you're looking for, with over 118,000 self catering holiday homes around the world, we're sure to have the perfect property for you. Our unique search service allows you to tailor your accommodation search to match your exact requirements from number of bedrooms to special features, destination to location type and date to price. So whether you're looking for a property with a private pool, wheelchair accessibility or somewhere that welcomes pets, our search service will help you to find the perfect property for you.

Great destinations for self catering holidays

Spain
France

Italy
Wales

Top five self catering holiday destinations

Self catering holidays in France
With such a diverse landscape, France is ideal for any type of holiday from ski breaks in the Alps to beach holidays on the Cote d'Azur. Combined with the warm Mediterranean climate, it's easy to see why France is the world's most popular holiday destination.

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Self catering holidays in Spain
Famed for it's perfect sandy beaches, Spain is a firm favourite for family holidays. However, Spain offers much more options than just beach holidays as a fantastic destination for golf breaks, rural retreats and activity holidays in the magical Sierra Nevada.

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Self catering holidays in England
Discover the delights of the English countryside with a self catering holiday cottage in some of the most picturesque settings the UK has to offer, from the rugged mountains of the Lake District to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds or the idyllic beaches of Devon or Cornwall.

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Self catering holidays in Portugal
The year round sunshine and stunning beaches, make Portugal one of the most popular destinations in Europe. With an abundance of great value accommodation and plenty of cheap flights, Portugal is ideal for family holidays, last minute getaways and bargain breaks.

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Self catering holidays in Scotland
Outstanding natural beauty and a fascinating heritage make Scotland one of the most popular destinations for self catering holidays. Easy to get to and with so much to see and do, Scotland is great for all types of vacations from weekend breaks to family holidays.

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Whatever type of holiday you are planning, we're sure to have holiday accommodation that's suitable for your needs, whether you're looking for a self catering apartment for a budget holiday or a luxurious self catering villa for something a bit more special. If you're looking for a golfing holiday, our Golf Holiday Directory is packed full of great self catering apartments and villas near world class golf courses in Europe and beyond. For ski breaks, visit our Ski Holiday Directory to choose from our extensive range self catering chalets in top ski resorts across France, Austria, Switzerland and North America. Closer to home, we have a great range of self catering holiday cottages right here in the UK which offer the perfect base for exploring the beautiful British countryside and coastlines. Wherever the destination, whatever the budget, you'll find what you're looking for right here on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk

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Connemara Seaside Property: Bru Na Mara
2 bedrooms to sleep 3
From £185 per week
County Galway | Ireland

Lovely and sunny apartment in Rome Salario/Parioli
1 bedrooms to sleep 3
From £419 per week
Rome | Italy

Costa del Sol apartment
2 bedrooms to sleep 4
From £250 per week
Mijas Costa | Spain

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Connemara Seaside Property: Bru Na Mara
Ireland , County Galway
Bru na Mara is a beautiful complex just outside Carna that combines traditional design with modern comfort. The site overlooks a small harbour, and has spectacular views of the sea, the historic Mason and St MacDara's islands, and the beautiful su... [full details of property 50766]

Lovely and sunny apartment in Rome Salario/Parioli
Italy , Rome & Lazio , Rome
Trasone 22 offers elegant private accommodations in the exclusive Parioli quarter of Rome. In a 1950s building and furnished with antiques, three available apartments are located on the ground floor. For your comfort, all of them have been recentl... [full details of property 69548]

Costa del Sol apartment
Spain , Andalucia , Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) , West Costa del Sol , Mijas area , Mijas Costa
Costa del Sol apartment for holiday rentals. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a very large living room. The terrace, which is approximately 4m x4m faces out across beautiful gardens to the swimming pools. One of these is for small children... [full details of property 16978]

Charming 2-room apartment in the middle of the historical center of Ostuni
Italy , Puglia , Brindisi , Ostuni
This very charming flat is tastefully decorated and located in the middle of the historical centre of Ostuni. The apartment is 65 square metres ideal for couples or families (up to four) who want to live in the centre of the most classic and roman... [full details of property 86853]

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