How do you attract off peak bookings? I try to be as flexible as possible. Whilst during the school holidays I have set changeover days, off peak I allow guests to arrive and depart on any day, for a minimum of three nights. I use the last-minute offers page on the Independent Cottages website and […]
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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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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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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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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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2012 saw an increase in property owners renting out their homes to people visiting for the Olympics. This trend has continued. A good number of home owners in the UK are prepared to pack up their things and rent out their homes for a few weeks of the year as a way of making some […]
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If you have just bought a holiday cottage, or have finished renovating your own outbuildings as holiday lets, it is likely that you will be busy planning how to make your new property cosy and welcoming for guests. But where do you start? You might be thinking paint colour charts and curtain samples, or deliberating […]
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At one point or the other, many of us have thought about finding the perfect holiday bolthole that we can escape to year after year. The ideal coastal holiday apartment, or peaceful countryside retreat, perfect for relaxed weekends away or a long summer getaway. Or some of us have thought of cashing in on the […]
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With more and more people choosing to holiday at home, the demand for self-catering accommodation in the UK has received a considerable boost. The holiday market has also seen a change in consumer booking habits. People are increasingly looking for short breaks, they are leaving booking to the last minute and in general, they are […]
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