Inadequate kitchen equipment in holiday accommodation.

I always self-catered abroad and my luggage included a non-stick pan and wooden spatula, which were very often needed. A tiny pot of salt and pepper were useful too.

I tended to take one or two trusted kitchen knives with me, and my own peeler wherever I went, but of course these days , cant carry knives around. I agree with you that they should have appropriate size pans etc. If they advertise it as to let for 8 people , they should have the appropriate size things in the kitchen. They wouldnt only have 6 beds would they?

I would have contacted them on the first day and asked them to provide whatever was missing. Whether it was the owners or their agents you were dealing with , they had not checked through properly or thought about this. It is definitely letting down the quality of the place and on basic levels. If it was a pleasant holiday choice, apart from that, I would contact the owners and tell them , and if I was the owner, I would be glad to be made aware of this, and feel that you were entitled to a small rebate for the hassle.

I used to say to friends that they should have a couple of nights sleeping in their spare room, as this would show up any problems like lights in wrong places or whatever, that guests dont like to complain about. It would be a good idea if owners spent a week in their holiday lets and found out the same kinds of things!

Not acceptable!

Definitely complain. When we did holiday lets there was everything holidaymakers needed and as we cleaned up ready for the next arrivals, we checked everything was still there. Often things were pinched - weirdly often kitchen scissors.

Leave an honest review too.

It’s not uncommon sadly.

We have a 5⭐️ rated holiday let.

It’s equipped to bake a cake, make a Sunday roast etc, the knife block is self sharpening the pans cost an arm and a leg , the coffee machine, toaster and kettle are all Dualit and we have a glass for every drink known to man!

It cost a lot to equip it but the reviews have made it all worth it.

So many lets are full
Of dead relations old stuff and charity shop tat.

Complain directly to the holiday company or owners.

I would say something to the owners. If they are advertising their holiday let with a fully equipped kitchen then you are well within your rights to expect to find utensils and cooking paraphernalia available to use. You shouldn't have to defrost the freezer either.
If the owners are not forthcoming I would be leaving an honest review on their site after your holiday.