What does self-catering mean?
Self-catering (otherwise known as vacation rental) means that you will be hiring the property on an accommodation only basis. Meals and other services are not included in the price and will generally not be available to self-catering guests. Typically self-catering properties come with their own kitchen facilities, allowing you to prepare meals yourself.
A self-catering accommodation is a property that you hire and has all the facilities allowing you to cater for yourself. Meals and other services will generally not be available and are not included in the price. Typical self-catering properties have their own kitchen utensils, allowing you to prepare meals yourself. Apartments, villas, cottages, vacation rentals and other similar properties are generally considered being self-catering accommodations.