Self-catering

Surprise your loved one with a holiday that last forever

Surprise your loved one with their very own bolt-hole by the sea this Christmas! Buying a Haven Holiday Home could not be simpler and with 35 parks to choose from there is something to suit everyone. Prices range from £15,000 to over £100,000.

Crete villa holidays are easy on the purse

Villa specialist Freelance Holidays has added some great value apartments and villas to its 2010 line up of 100 holiday homes on Crete.

Make a winter sun escape to Mallorca

Offering accommodation for up to 18 people, the stylish Hotel L'Avenida in Soller, Mallorca is opening for the months of January and February 2010 with a special self-catering winter sun escape package - perfect for a group of friends, a corporate event or a large family gathering.

Holiday home rentals: Cape Town scores while Dubai suffers

Holiday home rentals will continue to grow in popularity in the coming year, according to HomeAway UK. In its “HomeAway Holiday-Rentals Marketplace Report”, released today, the company reveals that 89 percent of travellers surveyed plan to stay in a rental in 2010, a significant increase from the 62 percent who said they had stayed, or plan on staying in a rental in 2009.

Christmas in a log cabin - last-minute festive breaks

With Christmas looming, many of Yorkshire Cottages’ holiday homes are now available for flexible short breaks – and at a bargain price.

Keycamp hits the heights with new ‘Loft’ mobile home

The only way is up right now for Keycamp - not only is the innovative outdoor holiday company building more of its magical tree houses, it’s also about to launch a new generation ‘Loft’ mobile home.

Grown up skiing holidays in France

If you don’t have young children, and have no desire to be surrounded by other people’s children on your skiing holiday, Boutique chalet specialists The Alpine Club have ear marked a number of Adult Only weeks exclusively for fine dining and good company.

Christmas breaks – home and away

With Christmas fast approaching, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has discovered Santa’s hideaway between 16th and 24th December: Leeds Castle in Kent. Parents and children alike can meet Santa and enjoy traditional Christmas festivities at the beautiful 900-year-old castle.

Make way for eager explorers

Could the all inclusive era soon be over with Brits now going abroad to speak the lingo, sample the delicacies and see the sights? Contrary to the British tourist abroad stereotype of sun, sea and sangria, it seems we are a nation of explorers.

The perfect pre-Christmas break?

What makes the perfect luxury pre-Christmas break? How about an open fire to snuggle in front of as you listen to the waves crashing on the shore of the wide sandy beach just yards away, a large heated house to share with up to 8 family or friends where everyone has plenty of space and their own ensuite twin room, sea views, a championship golf course on your doorstep and a choice of celebrity chef restaurants within a short tax ride?

Escape the chaos for an eco-Christmas in West Wales

If you’re tired of endless shopping lists, unwanted gifts and the chaos of Christmas, why not spend the festive season away from home with the special people in your life? It’s not too late to find some gorgeous places and special deals in the UK and Ireland that’ll see you through Christmas in style.