websites for holiday accommodations?

I am looking for some resources to find holiday apartments in Switzerland and throughout Europe. We would typically like a children (and possibly dog) friendly one bedroom unit with a kitchenette type set up. I would also like to know if there is some way to tap into any last minute deals in some of the ski area towns. Thanks for any feedback.

Cheers,

Maria

For European capitals, I can recommend the website www.waytostay.com . I've had two good experiences with them so far in Paris and Barcelona.

Try www.interhome.ch they do holiday lets all over CH and also other Countries.

There is a lot of diversity in the hotel branch and a lot of competion.

Try Googling (search using www.google.ch ) for the town or area, plus the phrase "holiday apartment rental"

eg: martigny "holiday apartment rental" brings the results below:

__________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Holiday homes & cottages in Martigny, France - holiday rentals ... - [Diese Seite übersetzen ] Best choice of self catering holiday homes & cottages in Martigny . Book direct with the owner on the largest and most trusted for great value in Martigny .

www.holiday - rentals .co.uk/lettings/france/ martigny /r19940 - Im Cache

  • Martigny holiday apartment rental - Comfortable three-room attic ...

    - [Diese Seite übersetzen ]The apartment is situated in on the upper (attic) floor of a two-family home ...

    www.holiday - rentals .co.uk/p33781 - Im Cache

  • Amazing Apartment, Reviews of Martigny holiday apartment 33781 on ...

    Read reviews of this Martigny apartment : This is an amazing apartment , we ...

    www.holiday - rentals .co.uk/reviews/p33781 - Im Cache

  • Ski chalets & apartments in Martigny, Switzerland - holiday ...

    - [Diese Seite übersetzen ]Best choice of self catering ski chalets & apartments in Martigny . Book ...

    www.holiday - rentals .co.uk/ martigny /s/9007/fa/find.squery - Im Cache

    Weitere Ergebnisse anzeigen von holiday-rentals.co.uk

    Vacation Rentals Martigny: accomodation in Martigny

    - [Diese Seite übersetzen ]19 Mar 2011 ... Accomodation in Martigny : property in Martigny , studios in Martigny for holidays.

    www.cottages-for- holiday s.com/183/.../ martigny .../1.html - Im Cache

  • http://www.tripadvisor.com/

    has reviews

    www.booking.com

    www.wotif.com for last minute deals.

    How about www.myswitzerland.com ... they have listings for hotels, b&bs, vacation apartments, etc.

    Try these:

    http://www.swissbackpackers.ch/en-cyclists.html

    http://www.youthhostel.ch/en/offers/summer

    http://www.pensionhotel.ch/hotel-sch...s-z391115.html

    With kids, I'm a huge fan of renting a house or apartment. We've had great luck with vrbo.com and airbnb.com. Both sites have places to rent posted by the owner. We've met some great people and learned tips from them about where to eat etc. Both are easy to use and are often less expensive than other sites. Also, consider posting your apartment for a swap...wish we had done this right when we moved here: homeexchange.com.

    Here is another possibility http://www.altogold.com/

    For CH homes/holiday apartments to rent...try www.homegate.ch or www.e-domizil.ch

    http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/

    This is the website we have our holidays homes with, but ignore the UK bit, it's just we registered with the UK site as the majority of our guest come from the UK. The site has worldwide coverage and we've holidayed in France, Italy, the US and have just booked an apartment in Thailand for xmas. The site has multiple search options for kiddy friendly, pool, pets etc, so you can really tailor a holiday, and previous guest can leave reviews... enjoy