Self-catering accommodation options can prove very interesting as they offer a lot better value for money than hotel rooms would. For the same amount of money that you would pay for a hotel suite, you can get an entire apartment or house that offers you a comfortable living area and allows you to spend a relaxing evening, cooking the food that you like eating. Here are some of the main benefits of self-catering accommodations.

1. Freedom of Cooking

When booking a five-star hotel, most of the time, the hotel staff take responsibility for your meals. You will have to order off a menu they have set and have your breakfast, lunch and dinner based on limited options. This is the way many people prefer it, but not everybody.

Some guests can’t order everything they want from a set menu. They have special needs and diets to which the hotel is not attentive. For instance, they may have a specific allergy or a cultural background that the hotel chefs are unfamiliar with. 

If you are such a person, staying in self-catering accommodation is more desirable. Not only is it cheaper as the food expenses will be on you, but you can also treat yourself and your family to whatever food you like without any health or cultural concerns.

Doing your groceries to cook your own food is itself a great opportunity. It makes you go out and find the local shops and butchers and get ingredients at much lower prices.

2. Cutting Out on Holiday Expenses

When you book a self-catering apartment or house, you will not have to ask for a better place to be with your family or friends. The house you book is by itself like a picnic or a camp.

If you travel in groups, self-catering will be easier for you, and the stay will be much cheaper. You will not have to worry about maintenance and cleaning issues as you can do them yourself as a group. Besides, the prices for such services as cleaning, linen and towels are included beforehand, and you will not have to pay any extra later, whereas a hotel may charge you later for any expenses you cause.

Moreover, all-inclusive accommodations are usually more expensive than self-catering since all rates are included.

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3. Enjoying Home-Like Comfort

When you have all the food you want pre-planned and have to be prepared for a meal at a particular time, it will create a slight unease for you, and that is what an all-inclusive accommodation may look like. Such a stay may feel like a scheduled shift in an office.

Self-catering accommodation will be more comfortable as you can have a meal anytime and anywhere you prefer. It will feel like home when you and your family sit around a table, having dinner or lunch as you always do.

4. Having More Privacy

For many people, the purpose of travelling is an escape from everyday life, enjoying the comfort of home in a new location. 

The home-like atmosphere of a self-catering accommodation will also make you feel more secure as you will have a lot of privacy compared to an all-inclusive hotel. Indeed, after you have paid for the accommodation, you are entirely on your own until your check-out date. No one will come knocking on the door for this and that. No one will care what you and your family eat or drink.

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5. Enough Flexibility and Space

In an all-inclusive accommodation like a hotel, there is limited space available. There might be one bed for each person, and in case you have a guest, or someone else added to the trip, there isn’t much space for them, and they will have to book another room.

This will not be the case in self-catering accommodations as there is plenty of space available. The beds and sheets are enough to accommodate several people, and you can even use the floor and sofa beds for sleep. 

The time of getting in and out of the accommodation is also flexible. So, you don’t have to worry about being late or early as you are in charge of your keys until checking out.

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Self-Catering Accommodations by Páyman Club

Paymán Club is a provider of serviced apartments, hotels, guesthouses, and other types of short-term rentals across the United Kingdom and Europe. Some of our self-catering properties are located in Cambridge, Graz, Hertford, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Lincoln. The properties provide all the major amenities such as Wi-Fi, washing machine, towels, heating system and hot water. If you are visiting any of these areas, you may book directly through our website.