In a nutshell, self-catering accommodation refers to a property that provides the necessary facilities for guests to cater (i.e., cook) for themselves. It might be a holiday cottage, house, apartment, country mansion or something a little quirkier like a tree-house, yurt or even a boat.

What is a self-contained accommodation?

A self-contained unit of accommodation is one which has a kitchen (or cooking area), bathroom and toilet inside it for the exclusive use of the household living within the unit. If occupiers need to leave the unit to access any of these amenities, the unit is not self-contained.

What are the characteristics of self-catering accommodation?

The unit should feature a fully equipped kitchen to cater for the maximum number of people to be accommodated (including fridge, stove, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, cleaning equipment). The kitchen should be for the exclusive use of the guests, and not shared.

What is self-catered?

(Of a holiday) having cooking facilities available so that you can cook meals for yourself rather than having them provided for you: self-catering apartments/accommodation. A self-catering holiday. You may choose self-catering rather than staying in a Cambridgeshire hotel.

How to Book 

There are several different ways to search for and book self-catering holiday accommodation. You can go through an agency, an OTA (Online Travel Agency), or search websites such as Kingfisher Properties Cambridge; here, you will liaise directly with the owners. Booking your holiday directly with the owner has several benefits. Firstly, hefty commission rates from agencies and OTAs mean you'll likely pay 15% to 25% more than if you booked directly with the owner. Direct contact with the owner before you book also means you can ask any questions directly. Getting first-hand information about the property and the surrounding area can help ensure that it has everything that you need for your holiday.
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