Europe a la Carte

Self catering can be a great holiday option if you like to have more space, privacy and cooking facilities. It can be good value depending on the size of your party and the type of accommodation chosen.

Hoseasons have a selection of more than 12000 places to stay by the coast and in the countryside through the UK, Ireland and Europe, lodges, holiday parks, cottages and villas. I've used Hoseasons to book a lodge in the Scottish Highlands and I was happy with the quality of the accommodation and the price paid.

James Holiday Villas sell directly to the comsumer offering a wide choice of carefully selected, quality accommodation at an affordable price. They have late deals ffrom £159 per person.

Dales Holiday Cottages features over 600 cottages in the most picturesque parts of the UK.

Inter Home is a leading agency for self catering holiday rentals offering all types and grades of accommodation. The booking is made with Inter Home, who are ABTA members.

Keycamp and Siblu have mobile homes and tents at parks all over Europe. I've had a couple of holiday in mobile homes in France when our sons were young and ithey were enjoyable, value for money holidays. Most of the sites have kids clubs.