Self catering holidays are one of the most popular types of holiday in Europe. The advantages of self catering holidays are obvious, not only are the popular self catering holiday destinations of Europe - France and Italy - easy to reach via a range of transport methods, self catering holidays also give you a greater degree of freedom and control over your location, holiday type, accommodation and budget.

We offer fantastic self catering holidays in two of the most beautiful and popular European holiday destinations, France and Italy. Both famed for their rich culture and beauty, France and Italy evoke images of that classic holiday experience - rolling landscapes, vineyards, world-famous cities and picturesque hilltop villages.

Self catering property rental provides your holiday with greater freedom, freeing you from the confines of package holidays. Self catering property rental gives you a greater degree of flexibility, allowing you to choose accommodation and a location which ideally matches your holiday plans.

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We offer a comprehensive and diverse range of self catering accommodation options throughout France and Italy:

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European Self Catering Villa Rental

Villa rental offers a relaxed holiday environment and is the ideal accommodation for those wishing to holiday on their own terms. Perfect for a family or large group holiday, most European villas have their own swimming pool and are close to all local amenities, activities and entertainment.

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European Self Catering Cottage Rental

Spending your holiday in a self catering cottage can be an unforgettable experience. Self Catering cottages are not confined to the rural countryside; there are a number of cottages available for rental in towns and cities as well. Offering a more classic holiday experience, there are self catering cottages available to suit all holiday plans and accommodation needs.

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European Self Catering Gite Rental

Gite rental offers a more traditional and memorable self catering holiday experience. Gites were traditionally French rural accommodation used by farm workers or servants, today, gites retain their classic exterior and feel but are furnished with all the latest equipment and facilities.

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European Self Catering Apartment Rental

Apartment rental is ideal for the independent traveller looking for a low cost European holiday. Typically located close to all local amenities, activities and entertainment, affordable self catering apartments are available for rental throughout France and Italy.

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European Self Catering Studios

Studio rental is ideal for the independent traveller looking for a low cost European holiday. Typically located close to all local amenities, activities and entertainment, affordable self catering studios are available for rental throughout France and Italy.

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European Self Catering Mobile Home Rental

Mobile home rental is a great way to enjoy a cost-effective, quality self catering holiday. Mobile homes are based within modern campsites which offer facilities and comfort comparable with a top hotel. Self catering mobile home holidays are ideal for families and are available throughout Europe.

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European Camping

Mainland Europe is ideal for a camping holiday, boasting some of the best camp sites in the world. Leading European camp sites offer top quality facilities comparable with other forms of self catering accommodation. Camping holidays are fun, practical and a real personal adventure. The beauty of area, the camp site excellent facilities and the fun of living under canvas all help make a camping holiday a truly memorable experience.

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European Self Catering Holiday Villages

Holiday villages are ideal for families and large parties who are looking for a lively holiday with children's clubs, organised activities and evening entertainment. Holiday villages are large, self-contained holiday resorts which provide a wide range of activities and amenities based in or around the 'village', providing the option of making your holiday as active or relaxing as you wish.

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