THE A TO Z OF HOLIDAY LETTING
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Before you even invest in a potential holiday let, there are many things to think about and organise. Check out our A-Z of Holiday Letting.
D – Decor Carefully consider how you decorate you holiday let to ensure it is both suitable and durable enough for regular use. Choose paint colours that are easy to buy in case you need to top up your paintwork. Also think about buying good quality furniture, especially in pet-friendly homes where it’s likely to see more wear and tear. If your decoration is quirky or unusual, we can potentially feature it on our social media channels.
A- Audience When starting out with holiday letting, an important thing to consider is what audience you’d like to attract. Countryside cottages will be popular with walkers, town centre homes would be ideal for families, and lakeside apartments are more likely to appeal to couples. Consider your audience when buying and decorating your holiday let.
E – Eco-Friendly In today’s changing climate, anything we can do to help the planet is important, especially for our beloved Lake District. If you’d like to try eco-friendly holiday letting, check out our guide on some steps you can take towards a greener holiday home. Ideas include energy saving light bulbs, providing natural cleaning products, and recycling bins.
B – Bookings If you want to get maximum bookings for your Lake District holiday let, let us help! Lakes Cottage Holidays are the local experts in holiday letting and have the national marketing support of Sykes Cottages behind us. We work with over 500 partner sites such as Airbnb, Expedia & Booking.com to ensure your property is in front of all the right people, and our website allows bookings to be taken 24/7, 7 days a week, 365 a year.
F – Fire Safety Fire safety is extremely important in holiday letting, not only for your guests but also to protect you as an owner. Ensure you have a thorough fire risk assessment carried out on your property and put into place the relevant measures, including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and appropriate fire exits. It’s important to keep this up to date, alongside gas safety certificates and holiday let insurance. Check our full list of holiday let regulations here.
C – Child-friendly cottages If your holiday let will be aimed at families, make sure you follow some simple child-friendly guidelines. From having lockable cupboards to providing cots and highchairs, you can find our full list of child-friendly tips here.
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