Rent a house:                                                                   Back
There are many advantages to renting a house. First if your with a group of friends it's cheaper then staying in hotels. You'll fit into the culture of the country your in better and have a better chance of being invited to your (New neighbors homes & maybe even parties.) A home is a good base to take day trips from and you'll have cooking & laundry facilities.
Some tips on renting a House or Villa
Here are a few web sites that may help you in finding a vacation rental.
Cottage Guide: (Great Britain)	Gîtes de France: (France)
Salve Umbria: (Umbria Italy)