• self-catering holidays in Europe • properties of character in idyllic rural locations • complete freedom to explore as you wish • detailed walking or cycling notes provided for most properties • hire car included if you are flying to your destination We offer a unique selection of self-catering villas, cottages and apartments in Europe, many of them converted from handsome old buildings in outstanding scenery, with something for everyone. What makes many of these self-catering cottages and villas really special, though, is the owners. Many of them live on site or nearby and are, therefore, able to offer advice as well as giving you an insight into local life. The joy of a self-catering holiday is the freedom to do entirely as you wish. We hand-pick all our holiday cottages and villas, ensuring that there is plenty to do in the local area, and also provide detailed walking and cycling notes for nearby routes for most of our self-catering properties.