Holiday cottages and gîtes - what's included?

Article updated every 6 months. Last update: 18th April 2008
Author: Susan Roscoe (Travel Expert) Ask me a question.

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Accommodation standards vary according to which company you choose to book with and which cottage, holiday home or gîte you choose.

Below is a list of the standard inclusions you can expect to find but check what exactly is included when making your booking...


What's included?

  • Accommodation
  • Bed linen and towels (unless stated otherwise)
  • Utilities (water, gas, electric etc.)
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Welcome pack - some properties abroad may include a welcome pack with basic produce  such as tea/coffee, water, milk, bread, jam

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What's not included?

  • Transport to accommodation (flights/ferry/car etc.)
  • Cleaning services during your stay
  • Food and drink
  • Pool and beach towels
  • Travel adaptor plugs when holidaying abroad
  • Security Deposits - some companies may ask for this to be paid additionally
  • Travel Insurance

Who do we recommend?

With so many companies to choose from, we have researched the market to find those with a wide range of options as well as some that are more specialist.  Browse our list below to find the right company for you, then click through to their web site for more information and how to book.  It couldn't be easier!

Go to Cottages4you

Cottages4you

Thousands of Cottages and Villas in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy Spain and Portugal all in one place

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Go to Country Holidays

Country Holidays

Over 28 years experience of Britains favourite Cottage Holidays

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Go to Hoseasons

Hoseasons

Hoseasons offer over 1,400 delightful cottages set in the loveliest coastal and countryside locations throughout Britain. Whether it's a week-long holiday, short break, winter or summer, you're sure to find the perfect holiday cottage with Hoseasons.

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Go to English Country Cottages

English Country Cottages

A premium Cottage holiday brand with a portfolio of 4 and 5 star graded properties throughout England and Scotland

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Go to P&V Holidays

P&V Holidays

P&V Holidays is number 1 for self-catering in France. We have over 40,000 apartments and houses in over 200 resorts all over France. We also have hotels, luxury ski apartments and city aparthotels.

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Go to Welcome Cottages UK

Welcome Cottages UK

Excellent value Cottage Holidays throughout the UK that give you more for less

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Go to Irish Country Cottages

Irish Country Cottages

A premium Cottage holiday brand with a portfolio of 4 and 5 star graded properties throughout Ireland

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Go to Welcome Cottages Ireland

Welcome Cottages Ireland

Excellent value Cottage Holidays throughout Ireland that give you more for less

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Go to Scottish Country Cottages

Scottish Country Cottages

A premium Cottage holiday brand with a portfolio of 4 and 5 star graded properties throughout England and Scotland

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Go to Welcome Cottages France

Welcome Cottages France

Excellent value Cottage Holidays throughout France that give you more for less

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Go to French Country Cottages

French Country Cottages

A premium Cottage holiday brand with a portfolio of 4 and 5 star graded properties throughout France

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Go to French Life

French Life

'The Big French selection' - French Life offers the widest choice of Cottage and Villa holidays to France

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Go to Individual Travellers Company

Individual Travellers Company

A distinctive collection of character Villa, Cottage and Farmhouse holidays throughout Spain, Portugal and Italy

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