baches

noun

plural of bach, New Zealand
as in cottages
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use maintains a bach in South Island's Fiordland

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  1. cottages
  2. cabins
Noun
  • Lido House has 130 guest rooms, one presidential suite, various executive suites, and five three-story cottages that are a great option for families and larger groups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Camp de Base Gaspésie has beachfront cottages just outside of town, each with kitchen facilities and spacious verandas for sunset viewing.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cottages
Noun
  • Alaska is far from the first carrier to remodel its cabins, but that might work to its benefit when the fresh product hits the market.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The walking path leads past the animals to the property’s three cabins, giving larger groups the option to stay close while still having their own space.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabins
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“Baches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baches. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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