self-catering
adjective
self-ca·ter·ing
ˌself-ˈkā-tər-iŋ 
British
: provided with lodging and cooking facilities but not meals
self-catering holiday cottages
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Swathed in tartan and surrounded by pristine Highland scenery, Cameron House on Loch Lomond has access to a golf course, spa, multiple restaurants, and its own movie theater, as well as self-catering apartments and lodges.
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Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Food and drink The Sail Loft, like all the cottages at Eilean Shona, is self-catering, so the menu is up to you.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s also a chance to stay in a hotel that could easily pass for a castle, a luxurious five-star abode with rooms overlooking the scenic Perthshire countryside and spacious self-catering lodges.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and the open-plan living area includes a compact kitchen and dining nook that make self-catering feel simple.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
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Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Food and drink The Sail Loft, like all the cottages at Eilean Shona, is self-catering, so the menu is up to you.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s also a chance to stay in a hotel that could easily pass for a castle, a luxurious five-star abode with rooms overlooking the scenic Perthshire countryside and spacious self-catering lodges.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and the open-plan living area includes a compact kitchen and dining nook that make self-catering feel simple.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Self-catering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-catering. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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