Self-catering holidays remain ever popular as the holiday of choice for people seeking good value and pet-friendly accommodation. For a dog owner, especially one with several dogs, the possibility of renting holiday accommodation where dogs can go with them saves a lot of money in eliminating kennel fees and in some cases makes it possible to getaway for a break. It is a privilege to escape for a few days to the countryside or a coastal location and spend time exploring new walks and scenery. A proportion of young families struggle to afford that summer holiday for the children and self-catering is a blessing for them because they need spend little more on meals and beverages than they would at home. Renting a self-catering cottage, pine lodge or chalet allows families to bring all their own snacks, food for meals and drinks to use freely as they would at home, the main expense of the holiday is on accommodation, travel and entertainment only. Even the entertainment costs can be reduced by choosing to stay in a cottage or lodge in a holiday park with a swimming pool and good recreational facilities for children. Going out and about sightseeing in the countryside and towns can be relatively inexpensive; it does not cost to look. Britain and Ireland have some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. The national parks are free to enter unlike other countries. For a walking holiday with nature, rent a country cottage in a national park and each day can be a new adventure spotting wildlife, birds and wild flowers. One of the tricks of life is to make the most of what we have and that also applies to holidays. In Britain, the museums and art galleries do not have entrance fees, there are hundreds of free parks and gardens, sitting on a beach is free as long as you bring a towel or chair to sit on and do not need to hire deck chairs. Do consider renting a cottage or pine lodge for a holiday in Britain and discover a new world of stunning fresh green landscapes and wonderful sea views. Rent a country cottage for the best holiday ever.