Holiday Home Management for your Cotswold Property

If you’re looking for holiday home management for your Cotswold property, you’ll know that managed services are a central part of running a successful self-catering holiday cottage.

There are so many things to consider when looking to holiday let your home. One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is whether to self-manage or choose an agency. Read on for our ultimate guide to holiday let management in the Cotswolds

Managing a holiday let yourself

Self managing your holiday home is the perfect option for owners who live near to their properties and however, are happy to manage the changeovers.

These changeovers including the laundry and cleaning plus on-going maintenance of the property. It also works well for those owners that already have a dedicated housekeeper in place too.

Partially Managed Services for your holiday home

With a partially managed option, your housekeeping & linen will be taken care of. This ensures your property is prepared to the highest standard for every guest’s arrival, even last-minute bookings.

Fully Managed Services for your Cotswolds Property

At Manor Cottages, our priority is ensuring that the holiday letting process runs as smoothly as possible. Therefore, you can relax whilst we handle all the tricky business.

As well as providing changeover cleans and property management services, we also provide:

• Seasonal ‘deep cleans’
• Welcome hampers for new guests (milk, biscuits, cake… the full works!)
• Replenishing sundries and other essential supplies
• All the knowledge of a local company but the expertise of a nationwide letting agents
• Purchase of Christmas trees and decorations.

Our fully managed service options give our owners complete peace of mind. Properties are proactively maintained throughout the year as well as reacting to any unforeseen challenges.

Our longstanding network of trusted and reliable local suppliers help us deliver our unmatched services with a personal touch.

The Manor Cottages Team

Working from our local office in the heart of The Cotswolds, we are on hand to offer hassle-free managed services to our owners.

Our dedicated managed services team have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Furthermore, there are on hand to support our owners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Holiday Let Management Cotswolds

Find out more about letting your cottage with us and download your free owner pack today.

If you’d like to know more about our Cotswold Holiday Home Letting and Management services, call us: 01993 824252 or email: newowners@manorcottages.co.uk.

FAQs — Holiday Home Management with Manor Cottages

1. What types of property management services does Manor Cottages offer?

Answer: Manor Cottages offers three main management models:

– Self-management: Ideal if you live locally and want to oversee bookings, cleaning, and maintenance yourself.

– Partially managed service: We handle housekeeping, linen, and changeovers, ensuring your property is guest-ready.

– Fully managed service: We take care of everything — cleaning, maintenance, deep cleans, welcome hampers, stocking essentials, and seasonal touches like Christmas decorations.

2. Do you offer 24/7 support for owners?

Answer: Yes. Our dedicated Managed Services Team operates out of our local office in the Cotswolds and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

3. What exactly is included in the “fully managed” service package?

Answer: The fully managed package includes:

– Change-over cleans and regular housekeeping

– Seasonal deep cleans

– Welcome hampers for new guests (milk, biscuits, cake etc.)

– Replenishing essential supplies and sundries

– Proactive maintenance and reactive repairs

– Special seasonal services (e.g., Christmas trees and decorations)

4. How does Manor Cottages market my holiday home?

Answer: As part of the Sykes Holiday Cottages network, Manor Cottages gives your property both local and national exposure. We also use dynamic pricing strategies through expert revenue management to maximise bookings.

5. Can I still stay in my holiday home if it’s being managed by you?

Answer: Yes! Owners have access to a dedicated Owner Portal where they can make their own bookings and manage stays. This gives you flexibility to use your property for personal breaks, maintenance, or family holidays.

6. How do you handle property maintenance and repairs?

Answer: Our fully managed service includes proactive maintenance throughout the year, plus reactive support for any unforeseen issues. We use a trusted network of local suppliers to deliver timely, high-quality service.

7. What cleaning and housekeeping standards do you maintain?

Answer: We organise changeover cleans between guest stays, plus deeper seasonal cleans. For partially or fully managed properties, we also manage linen, laundry, and ensure the property is presented to a high standard for every guest.

8. Do you supply welcome packs for new guests?

Answer: Yes — under our fully managed service, we prepare welcome hampers (e.g., milk, biscuits, cake) for new arrivals to give guests a warm, personal welcome.

9. What about restocking essentials and sundries?

Answer: We take care of replenishing essentials (such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other guest sundries) so the property is guest-ready at all times.

10. Are there seasonal services for special occasions?

Answer: Yes. For example, we can provide Christmas trees and decorations for properties under our fully managed service, making your cottage festive and inviting for the holiday season.

11. Do I need to find my own cleaners or housekeeper?

Answer: If you choose self-management, you would be responsible for arranging your own cleaning and housekeeping. But with our partially or fully managed options, we handle all that through our own team and trusted local suppliers.

12. How do I start working with Manor Cottages?

Answer: You can request a free Owner Pack to learn more about how we work. Alternatively, call us on 01993 824 252 or email newowners@manorcottages.co.uk to talk to one of our letting-specialists.

13. What are the benefits of using Manor Cottages instead of self-managing?

Answer: Key benefits include:

– Local expertise and presence in the Cotswolds

– National reach through the Sykes Holiday Cottages network

– Dynamic pricing and revenue optimisation

– Time saved through managed housekeeping, maintenance, and guest services

– Peace of mind with 24/7 support and proactive property care

14. Are there any regulatory or safety requirements I need to worry about?

Answer: Yes – when holiday letting, there are a number of compliance checks you’ll need to meet, such as: gas safety certificates, fire safety assessments, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, public liability insurance, PAT testing, electrical safety certificates, and an Energy Performance Certificate.

For more information about letting your cottage with us, complete the form below to request contact from our team. You’ll also receive a copy of our FREE Owner Guide.