noun phrase · neutral
self-catering accommodation
UK/ˌsɛlfˈkeɪtərɪŋ əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/US/ˌsɛlfˈkeɪtərɪŋ əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/self-CAT·er·ing ac·COM·mo·da·TION
accommodation where guests have kitchen facilities and cook for themselves
Examples
“We prefer self-catering accommodation when travelling with kids.”
“A self-catering apartment saved us a lot on food costs.”
“Many holiday cottages offer self-catering accommodation.”
Band 8 sentence
“For a two-week stay, self-catering accommodation allowed us to experience local food at our own pace and save money.”
Collocations
- book self-catering accommodation
- self-catering apartment/cottage
Word family
Common mistakes
We stayed in a self catering accomodation.→We stayed in self-catering accommodation.
self-catering hotel→self-catering accommodation / self-catering apartment
Say it for a higher band
5apartment with kitchen→6self-catering apartment→7+self-catering accommodation
Synonyms
self-catering apartment
Easily confused
bed and breakfast
“We stayed at a charming bed and breakfast during the trip.”
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