Getting away from it all seems more complicated and stressful than it used to be. With airport delays, security queues, and jammed seating, travel today can leave people feeling exhausted and enervated, rather than relaxed. Motorhome hire in the UK is an excellent alternative to frantic holiday travel schedules, offering an unlimited choice of destinations not determined by group tours or rigid itineraries.

Motorhomes are the larger cousins of campervans. Rather than being an add-on shell to an existing frame, these units are built from the ground up for specific use as a home on wheels. Known as A-class vehicles, they are designed for living as well as driving. They are mostly self-contained, and perfect for a short five-day rental, or a longer excursion lasting weeks.

The main advantage of this mode of travel is freedom. With few restrictions, drivers can go nearly anywhere at any time, including intriguing locations off the well-worn tourist path. With bathroom and kitchen facilities on board, there is no need to search for restaurants or comfort stations. And, there is always time to pull over in a secluded spot for a quick nap.

If this sounds appealing, the first step towards planning a motorhome holiday is determining the number of people in your party. Accommodations usually range from two to six berths, most of which are cleverly designed to fold away during the day to be used as tables or seating. If possible, stretch out on one of the beds ahead of time to make sure it will be a good fit for the largest person in your group.

Kitchen facilities are standard, and many of them include combination microwave and convection ovens. There is hot water supplied by the on-board heater, and Freedhome luxury motorhome hire also furnish the cooking area with a selection of crockery, pots and pans, utensils, and other kitchen necessities. A compact refrigerator keeps everything fresh, making simple meals easy to prepare.

While the hot water supply is not unlimited, there is no need to miss that morning shower. Most motorhomes have small but comfortable bathing facilities, in addition to flush toilets. The most common type is the cassette toilet, which has a holding tank that can be emptied relatively easily at designated waste disposal sites. On chilly mornings many models also feature efficient, ducted space heaters.

Our luxury motorhome highlights include comfortable upholstered furnishings, ample storage areas, entertainment electronics such as digital freeview TV and DVD players, and the latest in GPS navigation. Some models have wind-out awnings perfect for outdoor relaxation. Many come with bike racks. The only thing you need to bring is your clothes and personal effects.

A test drive will prove that these vehicles are nearly as easy to handle as a car, and for standard weight models there is no special license needed. We now offer a pet friendly motorhome, and reserve this especially for animal lovers. Whatever your holiday needs, motorhome hire in the UK is an excellent way to travel on your own schedule, whenever and wherever you want to go.

For more information visit www.freedhome.co.uk or call 0161 725 5417