It is no wonder that Easter is a popular time of year for people to holiday in the UK. The longer days and warmer temperatures help to ease us out of winter hibernation, whilst the extra bank holidays give us the perfect excuse to book a few days away. From countryside walks to seaside adventures, […]
>> Read full articleHow 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 […]
>> Read full articleIt 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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Electric vehicles, otherwise known as EVs, are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. According to heycar, as of the end of August 2023 there are an estimated 850,000 electric cars (EVs) on the road in the UK and over 530,000 plug-in hybrids. This number is only set to increase. It should therefore come as no […]
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It’s an old scam that has been around for years, but it’s still catching owners out! Technology is not the only thing that moves forward, so do scammers and their techniques in conning people out of money. Over the years we have seen numerous scams but the one that appears to be the most common, […]
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It is becoming increasingly necessary for holiday home owners to accept credit and debit card payments. Cheques are dated and are used less and less. They are inconvenient to post and pay in, and it takes time to wait for them to clear. Guests are becoming more wary of bank transfers as stories of fraudulent […]
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There are a number of different marketing tools that you can use to help maximize bookings for your holiday home. Choosing the most relevant advertising platforms, taking good photos, engaging with social media and creating and maintaining your own website all help to generate bookings. Arguably the jewel in the crown for holiday home owners […]
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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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In an increasingly competitive market, where first impressions really do count, the importance of having a sparkling clean holiday cottage is crucial. Not only will it impact on the enjoyment of your guest’s holiday, but cleanliness is one of the most frequently commented upon issues in holiday house reviews. If your house lacks that sparkling […]
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As a holiday home owner, does fire safety law apply to me? In short, Yes. When you are renting out your property (whether it be a cottage, caravan, tree house or cabin), if you have paying guests, you have responsibilities to comply with fire safety law. In recent years there has been a large increase […]
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