baches

noun

plural of bach, New Zealand
as in cottages
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use maintains a bach in South Island's Fiordland

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  1. cottages
  2. cabins
Noun
  • With the ferry ride from Portland just 15 minutes, Peaks attracts many day trippers, while others rent cottages for a few days or a week or two.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Other farms rent cottages to tourists and fields to dog trainers or even music festivals.
    — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cottages
Noun
  • Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabins
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“Baches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baches. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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