What is self-catering in Scotland?
Self-catering is the term most often used in the UK to refer to self-contained holiday accommodation which has facilities for guests to prepare their own meals. It is usually more spacious and has space for sitting and living as well as a kitchen, in addition to bedroom(s) and bathroom(s). Self-catering differs from serviced accommodation (hotels, guest houses, inns, bed & breakfasts etc) by offering a self-contained ‘home from home’. You will usually have exclusive access to the accommodation (with your own front door!) and will not share communal space with other guests. However, there is normally also no ‘room service’, daily maid service, concierge or staffed reception. In the UK is it usual to rent self-catering by the week (seven nights), although many properties now offer short breaks or even nightly rentals.
