You work hard all year and your holidays are an important time to relax and unwind. That’s why we believe it’s essential to plan your holidays early on to ensure you have something rewarding to look forward too during a year sure to be packed with work and family commitments. And we think that, for 2018, self-catering is the way to go!
While you might believe the most relaxing break is an all-inclusive one, it’s worth considering the many benefits of trying a home-away-from-home experience such as a self-catering beach cottage (ours is simply the best!). Need some convincing to take the self-catering plunge? We’ve got five reasons to go for it.
Why a self-catering holiday is this year’s best choice
1. Enjoy a home away from home
A self-catering holiday (such as a beautiful cottage by the sea) allows your family to relax as if they were in their own home but without all the usual routines and commitments. Come and go as you please, enjoy modern amenities and homely touches in beautiful environments that allow you to choose what you’re going to do and when.
2. Keep your costs under control
While you might not be on a shoestring budget, it never hurts to save where you can. Self-catering doesn’t have to mean rustic or basic (at Ramsgate Cottage, we’ve even got a maid service to lend you a helping hand!) but it doesn’t have to break the bank either. Hiring a family-friendly cottage, for example, mean more comfortable but affordable accommodation and the opportunity to use your hard-earned money to enjoy other aspects of being on holiday.
3. Eat as you like, when you like
Catering for a family or group of friends of different ages and tastes can be challenging when on holiday, especially if you are staying in a hotel. Self-catering means you can choose when to cook and what, on your own timetable, and with everyone’s individual needs in mind. This is especially helpful if you’re travelling with young children that might eat a different time to the adults in your party. Don’t feel up to cooking one night? No worries – many self-catering spots are close to a choice of restaurants. Ours has it all – from complete in-house facilities to nearby eateries.
4. Enjoy more space
A self-catering set-up will inevitably mean more space than what you would receive in a hotel room. Beyond actual bedrooms, the advantages of a self-catering house or cottage include communal areas, garden (and in our case, beach) access, and loads more room. For a large family or group of friends, this is ideal for relaxing and enjoying time off together – all you need to do is a little bit of planning.
5. Experience the local
A self-catering holiday offers your family the freedom to explore and enjoy their surroundings in an affordable manner. Rather than being tucked away in an isolated hotel or all-inclusive resort, self-catering options are often in the heart of their communities. From stunning scenery to direct beach access as well as local shops and tourist experiences, self-catering means the chance to experience new places and people.
Looking for a self-catering experience that gives your beautiful surrounds, comfortable accommodation, and access to fun and relaxation all in one? Just the place to make those lasting family memories, Ramsgate Cottage is the self-catering break you need (and will certainly enjoy over and over again)!