Professionals of Tourist lodgings: let's see the different rentals existing in the World
Owners & Travellers: you can read here a small glossary of the different types of vacation rentals/ bed and breakfasts that you could find in the World. If you are owners of these accommodations, you can click on the links in the paragraph that correspond to your rental. These links will give you more information on the advantages that can bring you Bedycasa.
Criteria of the professional tourist accommodations:
If the owner lets out his/her accommodation accompanied with tourist services(restaurant, leasures ect.) on a regular basis in order to make profits, then, he will be considered as a professionnal of tourist accommodation. He wiIl be likely to pay some taxes according to his/her incomes. Today, lots of accommodations are rented on a regular basis (from luxuruous cottages to unusual modest rentals)
Gite Definition
A gîte, is a French holiday home that is available for rent. Gîtes are usually fully-furnished and equipped for self-catering. Many owners choose to handle their own rentals and you can find these by searching online on the multitude of gite listing sites or by checking with the local tourist information office. Technically speaking to be called a gîte, the owner must live close by in order to provide help, assistance and a warm welcome to guests. Gîtes are generally old farmworkers "cottages or converted outbuildings and barns within the proximity of the owners" principal residence. This type of holiday accommodation is sometimes regarded as "basic" in terms of facilities, however most gîtes are generally very well kept and a growing number will have excellent facilities such as fully fitted kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, TV, DVD and access to a swimming pool or other sporting activities. The term gîte nowadays encompasses most forms of holiday cottages and even holiday flats or apartments. Gîtes are encouraged by the local tourist board and planning authorities as they attract investment and tourism. All gîte owners are required to ensure that their gites are safe and comply with the necessary rules, regulations and insurance requirements(src: wikipedia).
Gite in the Centre Region, France
Chambres d'hôtes Definition
A Chambre d'hôtes is lightly different from the Anglo-Saxon Bed and Breakfast. Indeed, at the origin, the B&B was developped in order to answer to the huge demand coming from those numerous tourists but also from businessmen & women who had to stay a few days in different places and could not afford the cost of a hotel. The B&B was also a means of supplementing ones' income. Today, this definition has changed and would be comparable to a chambre d'hôte but the "french chambre d'hôte" is really specific. Indeed, very often, the peculiarity but also the beauty of staying in a Chambre d'Hôte is that they are usually located in the heart of rural villages. The first objective of creating that type of "establishment" was to help the rural population & develop tourism in those villages more & more threatened by urbanism. It is, therefore, very frequent to be welcomed by the owners of the house with whom you will share their home & their breakfast. In Quebec, these chambres d'hôte are called "gites" whereas the gite in France have another meaning (simple holiday rentals). Nowadays, you will find numerous chambres d'hotes in the countryside but this phenomenon is growing and reaches the cities (in this case, they would be more similar to the B&B) & the coasts (similar to a vacation rental).
Chambres d'hôtes in Provence, France
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Casa Rural & Quinta Definition
The Casa Rural is the Spanish version of the Bed and Breakfast and the Quinta, is the Portuguese version. In Spain, you will find the "Casas Rurales de alquiler integro (=full rental)", similar to the cottages & the "Casas Rurales privadas", similar to the French "chambres d'hôtes". In both options, you will usually be able to experience absolute tranquility & reconnect with nature in a rural environment.In the second option, the Casa Rural privada, the host (called hospedador) will welcome you and will usually suggest you some good trips to do and things to see in the area. You might even taste the delicious Spanish cuisine.
Casa Rural in Albacete, in Spain
Bed and Breakfast Definition
A bed and breakfast, referred to also as a B&B or BB and spelled sometimes as bed-and-breakfast, used to be considered almost exclusively as a type of boarding house typically operating out of a single family residence, condominium, or townhome. Bed and breakfasts typically are homeowner-run operations, and can include historical or multi-owner commercial properties with one bedroom to rent upwards of twenty rooms that more closely resemble the traditional definition of an "inn". One thing most of the properties have in common is a focus on customer service, individually decorated rooms, and a home-cooked-style breakfast (src: wikipedia)
Bed and Breakfast at York, in England
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Riad Definition
A Riad is a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden. Recently there has been a surge in interest in this form of house after a new vogue of renovation in towns such as Marrakech or Essaouira. Many riads are now used as hotels or restaurants and make a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle outside. Recently, many riads have been turned into Guest rooms. You will find both ways to write it: riad or ryad.
Riad at Essaouira, in Morrocco
Minshuku Definition
Minshuku are a budget version of ryokan, roughly equivalent to a British boarding house or a Bed and Breakfast. The facilities are similar to a hotel or may simply consist of spare rooms in a family home. Minshuku often serve as the only type of accommodation in towns or villages too small to warrant a dedicated hotel or ryokan. The overall experience is much the same, but the food is simpler, dining may be optional and is often communal, rooms do not usually have a private toilet, and guests may have to lay out their own bedding. (src: wikipedia)
Minshuku at Takayama-shi, Japan
Ryokan Definition
A ryokan is a type of traditional Japanese inn dating from the Edo period (1603–1868), when they served travelers along Japan's highways. They typically feature tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata and talk with the owner. Ryokan are difficult to find in Tokyo and other large cities because many are expensive compared to hotels, and Japanese people increasingly use hotels for urban tourism (a notable exception to this is Kyoto, a city people visit for its ryokan). Nonetheless, some major cities do have reasonably priced ryokan, with some as little as $40 a night. However, ryokan are more typically located in scenic areas—in the mountains or by the sea—and can charge upwards of $400 per night.(src: wikipédia). The ryokans are similar to the French chambres d'hôtes. This type of accommodation is often more expensive than the minshuku but it still remains a good value for money comparing to the hotels taking also into account that you will learn japanese way of life
Guest House Definition
A Guesthouse or "boarding house" is a house (often a family home) in which people on vacation or lodgers rent one or more rooms for one or more nights, and sometimes for extended periods of weeks, months and years. Years ago the boarders would typically share washing, breakfast and dining facilities; in recent years it has become common for each room to have its own washing and toilet facilities. Such boarding houses were often found in English seaside towns (for holidaymakers) and college towns (for students). In the United Kingdom, the boarding houses were typically run by landladies, and the practice was that boarders would arrange to stay bed-and-breakfast (bed and breakfast only), half-board (bed, breakfast and dinner only) or full-board (bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner). Especially for families on holiday with children, boarding (particularly on a full-board basis) was an inexpensive alternative and certainly much cheaper than staying in any but the cheapest hotels. Apart from the worldwide spread of the concept of the B&B, there are equivalents of the British boarding houses elsewhere in the world. For example, in Japan, minshuku are an almost exact equivalent although the normal arrangement would be the equivalent of the English half-board. In Hawaii, where the cost of living is high and incomes barely keep pace, it is common to take in lodgers (who are boarders in English terminology) that share the burden of the overall rent or mortgage payable.
Guesthouse at Sachsen, in Germany
Farmhouse Definition
A farmhouse is a type of building or house which serves a residential purpose in a rural or agricultural setting. Most often, the surrounding environment will be a farm. These buildings are usually 2 stories, but early buildings were single story. These buildings tend to be more pragmatic than aesthetic, but often well-stocked or well-furnished in terms of food, insulation or in other aspects dealing with daily necessities. The supply of agricultural products from its environment tends to be a factor for this, as well as stressing the need for productivity and pragmatism in the survival of the farm. The farmhouse allows the farmers, workers and often their families to reside in proximity to their workplace - namely the farm in question. This allows the farmers and workers to arrive at the workplace earlier, increasing the productivity of the farm (src: wikipedia). Today the farmhouse is used for tourist pruposes. It is a good way to taste the local products of the region you will be staying at.
Farmhouse at Inverness, Scotland
Vacation rentals Definition
Vacation rental is a term in the travel industry meaning renting out a furnished apartment or house on a temporary basis to tourists as an alternative to a hotel. Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular in Europe (especially in the UK) as well as in Canada. In some cities, like Barcelona, local authorities determined that vacation rentals were becoming a threat to the hotel industry and passed some legislation placing regulations and limits on the industry (src: wikipedia).
Vacation rental in London, in England
Bungalow Definition
A bungalow is a type of single-story house that originated in India. The word derives from the Gujarati, which in turn came from Hindi. It means "Bengali", used elliptically for a "house in the Bengal style". Such houses were traditionally small, only one story, thatched and had a wide veranda. Bungalows today are a type of house that is usually single story or one and a half stories, and can be quite large. In India, the term bungalow refers to any single-family unit (i.e., a house), as opposed to an apartment building, which is the norm for Indian middle-class city living. The Indian usage is different from the North American usage insofar as a bungalow can be a quite large, multi-storied building which houses a single extended family. In India, owning a bungalow is a highly significant status symbol. In Singapore and Malaysia, the term bungalow were originally made popular by the British who popularize this building typology. It is now used to refer to a detached, single family residential dwelling usually of two to three storey with its own compound. In South Africa, the term bungalow never refers to a residential house but means a small holiday house, a small log house or a wooden beach house (src: wikipedia). You can find holiday bungalows in every parts of the World and especially in the Island; they are similar to the rural gites.
Bungalow at Basse Terre, in Guadeloupe
Chalet Definition
A chalet, also called Swiss chalet, is a type of building or house in the Alpine region made of wood. The term can nowadays be used for any cottage or lodge built in this style. They can be booked from private owners or tour operators. The term chalet is also used in the hospitality industry to describe detached cottages (semi-detached are called duplex or triplex) in other settings, including seaside resorts and as an adjunct to motel accommodation. These chalets can be similar to studio apartments with self-contained cooking facilities and/or bathroom and toilet facilities. In North American ski areas the word Chalet is also used to describe buildings that house cafeterias and other services provided by the resort, even though they often look nothing like the traditional Swiss chalet. In Canada there is a chain of restaurants named Swiss Chalet.(src: wikipedia).
Chalet at ST Nicolas la Chapelle, in Savoie, France
Boat or Barge Definition
A Barge is a long flat-bottomed boat carrying freight on rivers or canals; Barges are also used for very heavy or bulky items; a typical barge measures 195 feet by 35 feet (59.4 meters by 10.6 meters), and can carry up to 1500 tons of cargo. Today, certain barges are refurnished in order to accommodate tourists.
Castle Definition
Castle comes from the Latin word castellum meaning "fortress". This is a diminutive of the word castrum, which means "fortified place". The word "castle" (castel) was introduced into English shortly before the Norman Conquest to denote this type of fortress, then new to England, brought in by the Norman knights. In Spain, a fortified dwelling on a height for the administering authority retains its Moorish name of alcázar, whilst shiro also figure prominently in Japanese history, where the feudal daimyo inhabited them. A French castle is a château-fort, for in French a simple château connotes a grand country house at the heart of an estate, with non-military, purely residential function. When European castles were opened up and expanded into pleasure dwellings and power houses from the late 15th century, their "castle" designations, relics of the feudal age, often remained attached to the dwelling, resulting in many non-military castles and châteaux. In Germany there are two names for what would be called a castle in English, Burg and Schloss. A Burg is a medieval structure of military significance, while a Schloss was built after the Middle Ages as a palace and not for defensive purposes. However, these are not usually palaces in the French style, but instead are styled on medieval mountain castles and fairytale notions, and from all appearances are often castles to an English speaker. In Celtic countries, Caer or castell (Welsh), dún and caisleán (Irish), dùn and caisteal (Scots Gaelic) are used. (src: wikipédia).
Today, you can rent castles so as to organize seminars, weddings, conferences, parties but also to discover a region in a very charming atmosphere. These castles can be rented on a weekend or on a week basis or you also can be welcomed in castles refurbished & converted in "chambres d'hôtes". The latter option can be very interesting for you might benefit from the stories told by the owners...Magic instant!
Gypsy Caravan Definition
A the origin, a gypsy or romany caravan is a nomad housing that is used for travelling. For the romanian population, the caravan was a means of living as well as travelling. Today, the gypsy people often use the modern caravan instead of the traditional gypsy ones made out of wood. These gypsy caravans are used for tourist purposes throughout the World. They are part of these recent unusual rentals that generate a real interest.
Gypsy caravan at Ouroux, in France
Host's Table Definition
Table d'hôte is a French phrase which literally means "host's table". It is used in restaurant terminology to indicate a menu where multi-course meals with limited choices are charged at a fixed price. Such a menu may also be called prix fixe ("fixed price"). Because the menu is set, the cutlery on the table may also already be set for all of the courses, with the first course cutlery on the outside, working in towards the plate as the courses progress. Some "chambres d'hôtes" offer Table d'Hôtes which provide either full or half-board. If Table d'Hôtes is not available there is usually a local restaurant available for evening meals (src: wikipedia).
Tables d hôtes, in the Taillades, in Provence, in France
=> If you know other types of accommodations rented by professionals, send us an email with its description to contact@bedycasa.com, and we will add it to this list.
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