Holiday accommodation refers to the renting of accommodation for a short term. Those who stay away from their homes for longer than a single day require accommodation for rest, sleep, food, protection from rain or cold, storage of personal belongings and access to communal household facilities. It is the cheapest way to holiday. Holiday cottage accommodation is available on small-to-medium sized lots, usually with pools and open to sea or verdant land. The availability of self catering cottages in the UK has increased dramatically in recent years.   Self catering holiday accommodation comes in many shapes and sizes. There are holiday apartments, holiday cottages in parks and wild sustainable preserves. They can be found in stunning grounds, manicured gardens and beside large mountains. All types of holiday accommodation to provide for basic needs accommodation.   There are many types of holiday accommodation that provide for specific needs. Small and large cottages in parks, wild sustainable preserves and near lakes and rivers are popular for families. Cottages in cottage style homes offer more independence but are often in shared spacious rooms. There is less of the socialising and cooking but there are a swimming pool and more space for storing items. Holiday villas offer larger more private spaces, usually in villas on the premises of self catering accommodation.   For families or couples, smaller apartments in friendly environment are great for their children. Most self catering apartments come with a swimming pool and other facilities like a gym and game room. They are ideal for those travelling with small children. Villas in parks are perfect for families as they are bigger and there is a swimming pool.   Luxurious self-catering holiday accommodation comes in many styles and sizes. The best style is serviced apartment with a swimming pool. Serviced apartments provide all the facilities with maid service and housekeeping. These are popular for families going on family holidays.   Rented apartments are popular as they are often available in the most remote areas. They are well furnished and have comfortable sofa beds. Holiday cottages are the traditional type of rented holiday accommodation where there is a homely feel with a home cooked meal. It is popular with older couples going on family holidays as well as family groups renting holiday accommodation.   Holiday cottages are popular as they have all the facilities but are small and usually homely in a rural setting. Rented apartments are also popular for families going on a family holiday with many of them having double beds as well as a sofa bed. These are well-furnished rooms that have a friendly environment to them and are great for families.   Some self catering holiday accommodations will have caravans or camping mats available. They can provide all the facilities that you may need for your holiday. When choosing between holiday rentals there are many things to consider. You need to decide where you want to go and what sort of accommodation you need.   One of the best ways to get the holiday accommodation you need is by renting a house or apartment. There are holiday homes all over the country that are available for renting. The majority of the self catering apartments and houses will come fully furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. Some of the country apartments also come fully equipped with a swimming pool that is available for use by the tenants.   A lot of people are choosing holiday villas when renting accommodation. They are popular for families going on family holidays. These villas are located in idyllic locations and cater for a very large group. If you choose one of these self catering apartments you will have a much larger space than if you were to stay in a hotel or hostels. There are many advantages associated with renting a holiday villa.   One advantage is that you will have all the facilities that you would find in a hotel including a swimming pool and/or gym. Another advantage is that you will be able to save a lot of money by using a self catering service. Most people who rent holiday apartments do so out of convenience rather than preference. By choosing a holiday home you will be able to save money on food costs as well as save on public transport fare. By living in your holiday apartment you won't have to bother with making or buying children's meals. As, well as all the benefits mentioned above you will also be able to save money on your electricity and water bills.   Holiday villas and country apartments came in a variety of sizes and styles. You will be able to find whatever suits your requirements. Many of them come complete with a swimming pool and / or gym. Many of them also come with a kitchen and / or living room. All these things add up to make holiday accommodations very affordable and comfortable.