Author Archives: Hannah Sinfield

The most beautiful places in the UK in winter: Nine locations to visit

Whether you are looking for stunning vistas and fresh crispy walks or you would prefer to explore pretty towns, cultural delights and cosy tea rooms, the winter is a great time to pack your bags and visit a new corner of the UK. Blow the cobwebs away with an outdoor extravaganza in the Cairngorms, be […]

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How to get the most out of your Independent Cottages advert

It is fair to say that whilst we all breathed a huge sigh of relief at the end of COVID restrictions, 2022 has perhaps not been the bumper year for bookings that we had all hoped. The increase in the cost of living, combined with the current financial climate of uncertainty and the desire for […]

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How to set up your pricing tariffs

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There are many marketing tools available to holiday cottage owners to help us increase enquiries and bookings from holiday makers. From taking good photos, engaging in social media campaigns and offering incentives such as discounts and facilities such as hot tubs and log burners, there is a long list of ways we can ensure we […]

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The benefits of offering EV charging in your holiday home

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Electric vehicles, otherwise known as EVs, are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. According to RAC, as of April 2025 there are now around 1.4 million electric cars (EVs) on the road in the UK and over 777,000 plug-in hybrids. This number is only set to increase. It should therefore come as no surprise that […]

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How to manage your holiday home through the COVID crisis

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Holiday home owners are used to adapting to ever changing scenarios. We are continuously adjusting to new rules and regulations and different market trends whilst also ensuring we provide the best possible holiday home for our guests. This flexibility, resilience and desire to achieve best practice has held us in good stead to deal with […]

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Coronavirus: Considerations for reopening your holiday home to guests

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Are you ready to reopen? This article is aimed at holiday cottage owners who are looking to safely reopen for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic; those who have been closed for a while and are reviewing their protocols and possibly holiday home owners who are new to holiday letting. Since […]

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Coronavirus: UK holidaymakers’ questions answered

Updated 7th March 2022 With the uncertainties surrounding overseas travel, many of us are currently looking to holiday in the UK. Whilst you may be keen to book a holiday, it is likely that you will have questions and concerns surrounding future covid-related restrictions and cancellation policies. Whilst individual holiday home owners will have their […]

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Coronavirus: Considerations for UK holiday home owners

Last update 13th April 2022 The last couple of years have been a roller coaster ride for holiday home owners. The hardships and uncertainties of the first half of 2020 gave rise to an unprecedented summer where we saw record levels of Brits searching for UK holidays. This was swiftly followed by further restrictions and […]

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Setting up a holiday home: All your questions answered

Like starting any new business venture, setting up a holiday let for the first time is an exciting, but also slightly daunting, prospect. You might be chomping at the bit to get started on a renovation project. Or perhaps your property is pretty much ready to go and you are busy browsing the shops for […]

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It’s The Law: Legislation for Holiday Home Owners

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When you are setting up a holiday home it is likely that you will be thinking paint colours, welcome hampers, booking systems and setting your rates. You might be wondering whether to add a log burner for those winter bookings or a trampoline in the garden for the kids. Or maybe you are weighing up […]

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