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by Janine de Lange / Owner
Whether you own a second home or you are thinking of buying a property to let in Cornwall, enlisting the help of a holiday let agency in Cornwall can help take the hassle out of every stage of letting.
Read on to discover why using a locally based holiday home letting and management agency like Cornish Cottage Holidays may be right for you.
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Whether it’s a romantic cottage in St Ives, a beachside retreat in Newquay or dog-friendly home in Padstow, many owners are making the most of the rise in UK tourism and choosing to let their holiday properties in Cornwall. However, holiday letting can be a time-consuming, potentially stressful venture. Using a holiday let agency in Cornwall, with local knowledge and expertise, can make all the difference to your holiday letting journey.
Cornish Cottage Holidays, based in Redruth, has over 50 years’ experience in holiday letting management with a team of experts that live in the local area. Our team of experts can provide you with professional advice on the holiday letting market and assist you through every aspect of making your investment a success. From holiday let planning to income forecasts and interior design, even tax and legislation. We visit each property regularly and our team builds a close working relationship with each of our homeowners to make sure you have everything you need to run your holiday let business.
We are on hand 24/7 to ensure you have a wonderful, hassle-free letting experience.
With dedicated individuals in property management, reservations, marketing, finance, and administration, all based in Cornwall. We pride ourselves on offering a personal service to our customers and owners.
Holiday letting, which includes managing all changeovers, greeting guests, and cleaning your property, can be a time-consuming and overwhelming experience.
The good news is that when you use a holiday let agency in Cornwall you can choose how involved you want to be with the day to day running of your holiday let. So, whether you simply need help securing year-round bookings or a full property management service, you can choose a bespoke service package to suit your needs.
At Cornish Cottage Holidays, our dedicated team of local experts focus on maximising the return on your investment, meaning you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your holiday cottage is in safe hands. A forecast on your holiday lets’ potential income is a vital step in running a successful holiday let.
According to Sykes the average income of a holiday let owner in 2021 was £28,000, up from £21,000 in 2019.* We know the key ingredients for a successful holiday let and are confident that we’ll get the best booking levels to maximise your holiday let income.
Holiday home success boils down to providing holiday makers with what they want and are willing to pay for. As well as offering amenities that may make them choose your property over another. With years of experience of successful holiday home management in Cornwall, we have unrivalled insights and know the best way maximise your property’s potential to increase your holiday let’s occupancy. Here are a few top tips on how to ensure you secure year-round bookings.
Who doesn’t like a long, relaxing soak in a bubbling hot tub? It’s a great way to relax and really get a holiday off to a great start. Did you know that hot tub cottages have a distinct advantage in generating bookings? A property with a hot tub generates 49% more income than other properties in the same region.
With guests keen to catch up on their favourite box sets or keep in touch with family and friends whilst on holiday, it’s no surprise that WiFi is one of the most requested features when booking a property. Knowing this could be the deciding factor when guests are debating one cottage over another.
Did you know, that having a pet-friendly property could increase your property’s income by 9%? As more people are choosing to stay in the UK for holidays, accepting pets will secure more bookings and increase your rental income. We can provide you with top tips on making your holiday cottage in Cornwall-dog friendly. Whether it’s a guide to dog-friendly beaches in Cornwall to provide to guests or advice about how prepare your property to welcome pets, our team can help.
Another top money-earning feature and one that ensures all year-round bookings is providing a log burner or open fire. Your property is likely to see higher occupancy, especially during the colder seasons, and earnings increase by up to a staggering 19% than those properties without.
Using these industry insights, a holiday letting agency like Cornish Cottage Holidays can advise you on what features to install at your holiday cottage. As well as how to make the most of your property’s space and other top tips to increase occupancy and maximise your income.
As part of the Sykes Holiday Cottages family, we offer owners the best of both worlds. With a local office in Redruth, dedicated to supporting owners and guests, paired with a supporting team at our national Sykes office, we offer a winning combination of both local and national marketing. This enables our brand to receive exposure in local publications in the towns where our properties are located. We also work hard to ensure we are visible in the most important Google searches holidaymakers make.
Using a holiday let agency can help save you time and effort, and deliver a sound return on your investment. Relax and enjoy the rewards as our team of local property managers take the hassle out of holiday letting.
From dealing with customers’ day-today queries and processing bookings, to ensuring payments reach you on time every month, we’ll take care of all the hard work and finer details, so you don’t have to. Freeing up time for you to do the things in life that are important to you.
Using a holiday letting agency can make running your holiday let a breeze. Finding the right holiday letting agency in Cornwall for expert advice and support can make all the difference to help you achieve holiday let success.
Deciding on whether to look after your holiday let by yourself or through an agency is key. This will have a big impact on how your letting journey will unfold. For expert advice read our blog on choosing a holiday letting agency in Cornwall.
Partnering with a team of industry experts like Cornish Cottage Holidays, who specialise in the self-catering holiday market is key to maximising your property’s earning potential and overall success.
Our New Property Consultants would be delighted to give you a free, no-obligation appraisal of your property’s booking potential. With in-depth knowledge on the letting market and areas, we can advise you on everything from where to buy a holiday home in Cornwall, how to run your holiday letting business or tax for furnished holiday lets.
We understand that as an owner, you may have lots of questions. We’ve created some guides to answer any queries that you may have. Simply click the links below or visit our Owner Advice Page to find out more.
Start your holiday letting journey with Cornish Cottage Holidays. Get in touch to see whether we could increase your current holiday letting income. Request your FREE owner’s guide or give us a call on 01326 336773 (option 2) today.
* Statistic provided by Sykes Holiday Letting Outlook Report 2022 and Staycation Index 2022
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by Janine de Lange / Owner
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