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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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.
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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
There are also five self-catering apartments for rent, some of which have balconies.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
My Writer's Patch is a rental home perfect for self-catering small groups.
—Leah Feiger, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2023
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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
There are also five self-catering apartments for rent, some of which have balconies.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
My Writer's Patch is a rental home perfect for self-catering small groups.
—Leah Feiger, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2023
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“Self-catering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-catering. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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