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Self-Catering British Isles
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| Spring Mill, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancs, BB94 0AA |  MAP | ||
| tel: (08700) 789 789; brochures (0870) 585 1111 | |||
Another arm of the Holiday Cottages (Cendant) group, targeting the top of the market with a 436-page brochure on England alone and operating with a network of 23 regional managers, responsible for keeping standards up to scratch.
No of Properties
Around 2,500.
Location
East Anglia, South of England, West of England, The Cotswolds and Chilterns, Central England, and North of England, Wales, Scotland and the South and West of Ireland.
Style
Varies from simple through characterful to luxurious. Kitchens may be plain or with microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer and in 65% dishwasher and freezer. Colour TV is standard and many properties in Scotland also offer stereo, video and possibly a phone. 62 sleep 10-plus. Almost a third of properties are around complexes with pool, games room etc.
Linen
Generally included though in around 5% of cases will be extra charge of around £5 per person. In 40% of properties no towels.
Heating
Included at around 30% of properties or paid for by meter reading or standard charge.
Facilities
80% of properties offer a cot or travel cot for children under 2 only, and 30% high chairs. A handful offer baby-sitting on request.
Extras
At around 25% of properties babysitting can be arranged. There are children's play areas at around 10%.
Short Breaks
Available at certain properties in summer and at most between November and March.
Sample Price
For a two bedroomed property for the May Bank Holiday week around £505.
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