Reading Time: 5 minutes Naming your holiday home is an important step in starting a holiday letting business. Your holiday cottage name should catch people’s attention and be easy to remember. This makes marketing your property and creating brand awareness much more simpler. We have created this guide full of hints and tips to help you pick the perfect holiday cottage name and grow your business. … The post How to Name Your Holiday Cottage appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Running a holiday letting business is generally trouble free. However, when things do go wrong there can be lengthy and costly legal disputes. With the rise of no-win, no-fee solicitors, the chances of having a case brought against you are on the increase. What would you do if… A guest at your holiday cottage threatens to sue you because … The post Optional Holiday Home Legal Expenses Insurance appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 7 minutes Becoming an Airbnb Superhost isn’t just a ‘badge of honour’ — it can be a real game-changer for hosts looking to maximize their bookings, increase their income, and stand out in a competitive marketplace. This is because Superhosts are recognized for their ability to consistently provide outstanding experiences for their guests. But what exactly does it take to reach this … The post How to Become an Airbnb Superhost appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes What are the benefits of boiler insurance? Thousands of holiday homes across the UK will soon be turning on their heating for the first time in months. Inevitably, some boilers will not fire up or breakdown due to the greater strain put on the system during the winter. A boiler is probably the last appliance you want to breakdown, particularly … The post Is Boiler Breakdown & Home Emergency Insurance Worth Buying? appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 9 minutes The key to running a lucrative holiday let is to secure as many bookings as possible. Although it’s likely your typical guests will generally have similar requirements, it’s possible that with a little creativity a versatile holiday home can appeal to a range of holidaymakers. This means more bookings and more revenue. Firstly, you need to decide who your ideal … The post How to Attract Popular Types of Holiday Cottage Guests appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 6 minutes UK holidays are particularly popular with families as they allow loved ones to get together and spend quality time with each other. This means taking parents’, grandparents’ and children’s needs into account at every step of the holiday journey. Families will most likely choose a place where everyone can feel at home, relax and have fun – but with a … The post Top Tips for Attracting Families to Your Holiday Cottage appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 6 minutes The holiday letting industry is constantly evolving and to stay on top of the latest developments you must dedicate time to acquiring the knowledge to grow your holiday letting business. This can be hard when you’re busy managing your holiday let and the sheer number of resources available overwhelms you. We have done the legwork for you and compiled this … The post Holiday Letting Advice, Blogs, Podcasts, Forums & Experts to Follow appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute 8/8/24 We are currently experiencing an issue with our telephone system. Please email admin@schofields.ltd.uk with your name, policy number and contact number and we will call you back. The post 8/8/24 Technical issue with our telephone system appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes For travellers looking for somewhere to stay, the choice of holiday cottages to choose from can be overwhelming. Historically, travellers have used tourist board star ratings to evaluate accommodation – but are they still relevant when people are influenced by online reviews? Applying for a star rating isn’t cheap, plus the thought of your holiday cottage being scrutinised by an … The post Is It Worth Getting a Tourist Board Star Rating? appeared first on Tips for Marketing & Running a Successful Holiday Let ..read more

Reading Time: 5 minutes In recent years the demand for holiday lets in tourist hotspots has exceeded supply. This, in turn, prompted a surge in second home sales as buyers sought to cash in on the trend for staycations. Whilst holiday lets support the local tourism economy, others argue that second home investors are destroying communities as locals can’t afford soaring house prices and villages are like ghost towns out of season. In this article, we look at the pros and cons of second homes and their impact on rural communities. In defence of second home owners There is a fundamental differ ..read more