That's not to mention vegetarians and others on regimes where appropriate restaurants may not be located close to their accommodations. And for those with regular workout schedules, travel posed the problem of an interruption in routine. This no longer has to be the case. Plus, all accommodations are spacious enough to permit in-room exercise, while several properties, like Grosvenor House and Dolphin Square in London, and the Grand Amsterdam in Holland, also offer full health club facilities with indoor heated swimming pools. Of course, there are many other benefits to staying in self-catering accommodations, aside from having a place for dieters to prepare special recipes.
Hotels rooms are, for the most part, small and impersonal.
They will be greeted by name by everyone from the housekeeping staff to the front desk clerk. They will enjoy the luxury of entertaining or working in their own living room and then later, sinking back into an overstuffed sofa and relaxing, surrounded by the comforts and charm of home. For those interested in touring the European countryside by bicycle or by foot, our cottages in England and our villas in Ireland, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece and Spain offer an excellent base from which to explore. Many of these properties offer their own pools and tennis courts or are situated close to these facilities as well as opportunities for horseback riding, sailing, golf, skiing and other sports activities. Check our Destinations Page and then proceed to the country of your choice.