Self-catering

Self catering in England

What better way to experience the very best of England? Stay in a quality cottage or holiday home or explore the waterways of England on a Narrow Boat or Cruiser. Self-catering accommodation provides the freedom to eat out or cook for yourself.

The variety of accommodation on offer is huge, from luxury city apartments to traditional country cottages, from log cabins to character houses near the sea. One of the major benefits of this style of accommodation is its value: it is usually far cheaper than a hotel for longer stays, especially for families. If you do decide to eat in then you can benefit from shopping where the locals do – meet your neighbors at the markets, supermarkets, roadside fruit stalls and nearby farmers who sell eggs and other local produce.

Many properties have gardens and children’s play equipment, books and televisions inside. If you stay on a farm, there could be other activities to enjoy too like horse riding, fishing or watching the farmer milk the cows. Generally, all self-catering properties are supplied with household equipment such as cutlery and crockery, although very often you will be charged extra for linen or towels as well as for gas and electricity. 

Hire a Narrow Boat or Cruiser and really get away. There are stretches of water so quiet; that the only sounds you’ll hear are the ones you make or others that are livelier with people to meet and places to eat.

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Self Catering

Includes the categories Self Catering, Serviced Apartments, Approved Caravan Holiday Home.

Individual caravan holiday homes are assessed to ensure they provide clean and comfortable accommodation, gaining Approved Caravan Holiday Home status.

1 star: A microwave is provided.

2 star: All beds full size.

3 star: Bed linen available.

4 star: Linen provided and towels available. Access to a freezer and washing machine.

5 star: The highest standards of quality and attention to detail.

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The Enjoy England Quality Rose reassures you before you check into your holiday accommodation that it will be just what you want, because it’s been checked out by independent assessors. Enjoy England assessors work all year round, ensuring that the standards you find are what you would expect. And since we’ve done all the work, you can relax!

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