Resources and Information For Holiday Makers and Property Owners

A selection of our latest articles...

Social media for holiday home owners: Is it worth it?

Social media is everywhere. According to we are social, there are a staggering 3.5 billion social media users worldwide. That’s 45% of the entire world’s population. And this figure is increasing. Whether you embrace it, or ignore it, social media is huge and it is here to stay. Therefore, arguably, as holiday home owners we […]

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Hot tubs: Pros and cons of having a hot tub in your holiday home

Women with back towards camera, sitting in hot tub

The question of whether to invest in a hot tub or not is one that is regularly asked by holiday home owners. More and more holiday makers are choosing to trade in the cost of an airline ticket in exchange for some ‘nice touches’ to add a bit of luxury to their UK holiday. As […]

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Scammer posing as a holiday maker – holiday home owners beware

Desk with Scam Alert written on a piece of paper

Unfortunately ‘scamming’ seems to have become part of everyday life. The ever evolving technology and increased sophistication of fraudster’s tricks has seen more and more people fall for scams. Anyone who has an email, social media or bank account can be subjected to a scam. The holiday letting sector is sadly not immune to scammers. […]

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A review of online booking management systems for holiday home owners

Most independent holiday cottage owners are aware of the benefits of having an online management and booking system. Not only will it help generate new bookings, but it also saves us money and time. We know that customers visiting our websites expect to find up to date rates and availability, and many prefer to be […]

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Do owners of pet-free holiday homes need to accept assistance dogs?

Whilst the pros and cons of whether to accept dogs or not is a topic that has been widely documented on holiday cottage blog pages, the question of whether ‘pet free’ holiday cottages should accept an assistance dog is much less commonly asked. Perhaps this isn’t a question you have considered. Or it is one […]

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Cottage Owners: Beware of phishing scams

cartoon of a phishing scammer

Over the past couple of years most cottage owners have become familiar with over payment scams (if you haven’t then please read our article to find out more). However, phishing scams also seem to be increasing in number and improving in technique, so we wanted to provide you with some information on common scenarios which should […]

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Want more winter bookings in your holiday cottage?

Lady sitting in front of fire with book and glass of wine with feet up

With the summer behind us, now is the ideal time for us cottage owners to be thinking about how we can maximise bookings over the quieter winter months. There are still plenty of people who are looking for a holiday or short break away: some who have gone without a summer holiday; those who want […]

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Cottages with swimming pools for summer holidays

With rolling countryside, secluded valleys and rugged coastlines to enjoy, it’s easy to see why people choose the UK for their summer holiday. If you dream of swimming with a view of the Cotswolds, or Devon’s green pastures, you’ll love our collection of cottages with swimming pools. Hartwell, West Devon – Sleeps 10 This idyllic former […]

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Dog Friendly Attractions And Things To Do In The Peak District

If your dog is as much a part of your family as any person there’s no need to upset them with a spell in kennels while you head off for a fantastic holiday, because the Peak District is brimming with dog-friendly attractions, activities and self-catering accommodation. This is a part of the country we know inside […]

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Do you need an Energy Performance Certificate for your holiday home?

What is an EPC? If you’ve been involved in buying, selling or letting a property since 2008, then you will have come across Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs. EPCs indicate how energy efficient a property is with a rating value from A (very efficient and the best you could hope for in a modern well […]

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