For comprehensive and fast searches we have Booking Engines and Accommodation Agency sites for each country or region. We also feature privately owned holiday houses, villas, apartments and chalets – properties which can be booked direct from the owners.

The overall focus of this site is on Specialist Holidays of all kinds, particularly activity and adventure holidays. This self-catering accommodation section has been set up to help people arrange DIY activity and special interest holidays when they don't already come with accommodation included. We also have a number of specialist categories offering a range of holiday accommodation for particular groups such as: walkers, cyclists and mountain bikers, birdwatchers, fishermen, garden lovers, train and railway enthusiasts ...

Booking holiday homes
Is it better to book direct with the owner, or through an agency or booking engine? This short article compares the options when booking self-catering holiday accommodation. MORE»

Searching and booking
Read our tips for searching and booking self-catering holiday homes, villas and cottages. Including: using advanced search techniques to get exactly the property you want, warnings about accommodation reviews, the best way to pay, and the things you need to check before you book and once you've arrived at your holiday property. MORE»