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self-catering

British  

adjective

  1. denoting accommodation in which the tenant or visitor provides and prepares his own food

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"It's going to cost me a few thousands to make it inoperable as self-catering."

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

Ap Iorwerth also promised to review a rule requiring self-catering accommodation not let for 182-days a year to be treated as a second home.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

But under the law, self-catering holiday accommodation that is not let for 182 days a year can be treated as a second home and subject to council tax, in some cases at a premium rate.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026

The visitor levy of 5% on overnight stays in hotels, bed and breakfasts and self-catering accommodation will take effect from 24 July 2026.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

The Welsh government, which previously announced plans for "small changes" to the rules, said it recognised the "strength of feeling" but added 60% of self-catering businesses had met the target.

From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026

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