We’ve devoted an entire section of BarclayWeb to gay and lesbian travelers because hotel accommodations aren’t always the best solution for many travelers, especially those seeking the utmost in privacy. Budget-minded gay and lesbian travelers, for example, may want the option of preparing their own meals (at their convenience and without the hassles and expense of restaurant dining) . They may travel as larger groups of friends who wish to share a common living space without sacrificing the privacy of separate bedrooms. And they don’t want to step down from the quality of life they have at home—they want clean, centrally-located accommodations with elevator and maid service, close to public transportation, all at an affordable rate. Others, on a less restricted budget, may wish to enjoy the finest accommodations that the world has to offer—all with the feeling of spaciousness afforded by suite-type accommodations but at hotel-room prices.

Barclay International Group (BIG) has the perfect alternative for either type of gay or lesbian traveler seeking accommodations in England, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and other destinations—short-term, serviced apartment, villa and cottage rentals. Rentals can be for as short as three nights.

These accommodations are gay- and lesbian-friendly and will leave travelers wondering if they ever left their own front door. They will have the choice of eating out or preparing their own meals in their own kitchen. They will enjoy the luxury of entertaining in their own living room and then later, sinking back into an overstuffed sofa and relaxing, surrounded by the comforts and charm of a fine home. Best of all, they will be able to enjoy all this at up to half the cost of comparably-appointed upscale hotels.

To learn more, head to our Destinations page, which will link you to specific property and supplemental service descriptions/prices in the many cities where we maintain accommodations.