At StayCotswolds, we look after our owners and their properties just as much as we look after our guests. In fact, we treat every cottage, lodge and shepherds’ hut as it were our own – that’s how much pride we take in the service we provide.
Each and every owner – whether a new face or old friend – benefits from our years of experience. From holiday let tips to holiday home safety, we’re here to help owners maximise the income their properties generate.
Whether it’s connecting owners to crucial local resources such as buildings, contents and liability insurance or trusted interior design providers, we’re a reliable source of holiday home tips and advice.
Renting out your holiday home can seem confusing. Do you go with an Online Travel Agent like Airbnb or more traditional lettings agent? At StayCotswold, we can explain the pros and cons in a way that provides holiday let advice in an easy-to-understand way.
Likewise, when it comes to making your holiday home eco-friendly and more appealing to the growing numbers of environmentally conscious guests, we’re able to provide proven guidance and tailor-made holiday let advice.
Maintaining safety for people and property is always a paramount concern – which is why we’re always happy to share holiday home safety and security tips with all of our owners. From making sure improvements are carried out safely to protecting against theft and damage, we’re able to provide all the holiday home security tips any owner may need for complete peace of mind.
Whether it’s a large group letting or a cosy cottage for two, we’re able to provide a range of holiday let tips and advice that can make owning a holiday property in the Cotswolds a truly rewarding and enjoyable experience.
At StayCotswold, we recognise that preparing your holiday let for photography can require both skill and preparation. Through this comprehensive guide and with our expert holiday letting agency knowledge, we share insights into how, with a little bit of planning and scene-setting, you can prepare your holiday let for a photography shoot that will make […]
Preparing your Cotswold holiday cottage for winter is crucial to ensure the comfort and safety of your guests during the colder months. Here are 10 steps to help you get your cottage ready for winter: 1. Inspect and service the heating system: Have your heating system professionally inspected and serviced to ensure it’s in good […]
How much work is holiday letting and how much involvement do I need to have? Marketing your property online can be a lot of work and, whilst it is easy to generate an income from a property, most owners operating their own marketing channels do not maximise their income or optimise the performance of the holiday let. Answering enquiries, responding […]
The money you save from being more efficient can then be invested in to more indulgent areas that really do matter to guests, like repainting any marks on walls, replacing bed linen, or installing a hot tub, which so many guests ask for! Eco-Friendly Holiday Homes Some green improvements will certainly help you win new guests, […]
Owning a holiday home in the UK is an exciting, but possibly daunting venture. And whilst holiday home owners offers the opportunity to generate an income it can be time-consuming and demanding. That’s where a reliable holiday home letting agency comes in – so read on to find out what factors contribute to choosing a […]
Effective from October 1st, 2023, a comprehensive fire risk assessment, covering all aspects of fire risk, will become mandatory for all properties. Furthermore, the government has introduced new guidance specifically applicable to “small paying guest accommodation.” This category encompasses “a single premises on the ground floor or ground and first floor, providing sleeping arrangements for […]
If you already own a buy-to-let property, you may be wondering if it’s possible, and a financially sound idea, to convert it into a holiday let. This is a common question among property owners seeking to maximise their rental income potential. Understanding the Differences Before diving into the process, it’s important to understand the differences […]
You may be wondering if it is worth buying a holiday home to rent out. Investing in a holiday home can be a great way to generate extra income and with the right approach, a holiday home can be a successful venture. StayCotswold have been managing and letting out Cotswold holiday homes on behalf of […]
This winter is likely to be challenging for owners of holiday lets. The combination of rising utility bills and interest rates, combined with pressure on the budgets of potential guests, would be difficult at any time. Add in the huge increase in the number of holiday lets as a result of lockdown purchases (some estimates […]
Here at Stay Cotswold we like to keep our owners informed about the best ways to ensure their holiday property appeals to the broadest audience. Which is why, as we start to see more guests asking about the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Cotswolds, we thought we would share our guide to getting an […]
Why should you pick a buying agent to help you buy a property in the Cotswolds? Firstly, what exactly is a buying agent or a search agent as they are sometimes referred to? Well, put simply, it is the reverse of a selling agent, or an estate agent, who acts on behalf of the vendor […]
There are many ways of making sure that your holiday home gives you a great ROI. Here are our 10 tips on what to to do to ensure your holiday home is profitable. 1. Revenue/Income This is always a difficult one as every home owner is different. Some run their holiday home on a […]
When referring to an ‘online travel agent’ (OTA) we’re talking about web-based businesses such as Airbnb, Expedia, VRBO and TripAdvisor. These online platforms allow cottage owners to target the large audiences that these global businesses attract, taking bookings directly for a commission. However, despite the obvious benefit of volume, there are a number of drawbacks […]
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