baches
/ˈbætʃɪz/
NOUN
1. Small holiday homes
Small, simply built holiday homes, usually located near a beach and commonly consisting of only one or two rooms.
1.1. Seaside holiday accommodation
Used especially in New Zealand English for modest holiday houses near the coast, often rented or used for family vacations and weekend stays.
Synonyms
- beach cottages
- beach huts
- bungalows
- cabins
- chalets
- cottages
- summerhouses
Examples
- The family spent their summer vacation in one of the small baches along the coast.
- Several seaside baches were available for rent during the holiday season.
- The old bach offered simple accommodation just a short walk from the beach.