Holiday rentals include an array of lodging possibilities, which are a part of what is commonly called 'alternative accommodation'. These specifically are not serviced accommodation such as hotels, guesthouses, bed & breakfasts or boarding houses, and are normally 'self-catering', and let by the week or even the month. Usually, accommodation in this category does not offer hotel-style features such as a daily maid service, food & beverage service, meeting facilities or package deals combining meals and lodging (half pension, full pension, European plan, American plan, etc).

Holiday rentals include an array of lodging possibilities, which are a part of what is commonly called 'alternative accommodation'. These specifically are not serviced accommodation such as hotels, guesthouses, bed & breakfasts or boarding houses, and are normally 'self-catering', and let by the week or even the month. Usually, accommodation in this category does not offer hotel-style features such as a daily maid service, food & beverage service, meeting facilities or package deals combining meals and lodging (half pension, full pension, European plan, American plan, etc).

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