Dartmouth

There’s a million and one reasons we can think of for going on holiday – if we need a reason at all.  And with so many  attractions here in the UK, you won’t need to worry about going abroad.  No hassle of making sure your passports are up-to-date, and no foreign language phrase books to consult every time you speak to a local.

Hotel Vs Self-Catering

What type of holiday you choose depends on what you’re looking to get out of it.  When weighing the pros and cons of hotel versus self-catering, there are a few factors to consider.

Basically, you’re choosing between a ready meal and a home cooked meal.  The ready meal has advantages; it’s already prepared, so you save time and hassle.  But you don’t get to choose the ingredients and flavours that went in, and making your own isn’t a hassle if you enjoy preparing your own meals.

Hotels usually offer more luxury features than self-catering accommodation.  They may have their own pool, wi fi access, or even their very own gym. But for this luxury (that you may not necessarily use) you are also paying steeply.

When it comes to meals times, hotels offer a significant discount in their own restaurants.  In taking advantage of this, tourists miss out experiencing local cuisine with local flavours and tastes.

Some hotels have their own tour guides to show guests around the sites.  This may seem like a benefit, but really you won’t see anything that a typical tourist hasn’t seen, and very often these tour guides won’t even know about the ‘hidden gems’ in sites.

If you are considering visiting the south coast, you’ll benefit from breathtaking view and entertainment for all the family.  If you’re from an inland city, you’ll notice a difference with the sea-breeze, which will feel cleaner and fresher.  When looking for accommodation  Devon Cottages are an attractive option.  They offer a personal service that is professional and competitive.   A lot of the cottages are also pet friendly, so they really do cater for all the family.   They pride themselves on their value-for-money prices on holiday properties

When considering the family budget, self-catering is far easier on the family budget for longer stays and larger families or groups.  It offers real living space rather than just a place to sleep.  Above all, it also allows holiday makers freedom sample their own choice of eateries, conduct their own hours of site-seeing, and feel like they’ve ‘lived’ their holiday rather than just ‘been away’.