{"id":11782,"date":"2023-02-08T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T13:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11782"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:41:44","slug":"how-to-maximise-your-holiday-cottage-income","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-maximise-your-holiday-cottage-income","title":{"rendered":"How to Maximise your Holiday Cottage Income"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday letting industry is ever-changing with new trends so, as a holiday property owner you\u2019re probably wondering how to maximise your holiday cottage income.<\/p>\n<p>At Manor Cottages, we are a Cotswolds holiday letting expert. We help our owners by analysing holiday letting trends and there\u2019s not much we haven\u2019t experienced!<\/p>\n<p>Read on for our top tips on how cottage owners can ensure they make the most of their holiday-letting journey.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Peak season trends<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/cotswolds-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Manor Cottages, we offer intelligent pricing backed by our parent company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/\">Sykes Holiday Cottages<\/a> \u2013 leaders of holiday letting in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Prices start to increase from May onwards, reaching a peak during the school holidays. This usually runs from the middle of July until the end of August.<\/p>\n<p>Demand is usually high during this time from families seeking a beautiful country holiday for get-togethers, reunions, birthdays and anniversaries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Out-of-season trends<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/Character-Cottages-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prices reduce a little in September, however, this can still be a popular month in the Cotswolds. The famous towns and villages are a little quieter than during the school holidays.<\/p>\n<p>During this time, couples tend to visit the Cotswolds to explore attractions, walking routes and sample local delights at tea rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Out-of-season is a great time to refresh furnishings and carry out an audit of maintenance required from a high footfall in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Most properties in the Cotswolds will still continue to have a high booking rate throughout Autumn up until Christmas.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Year-round bookings<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/bourton-on-the-water-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The prices that can be charged vary depending on the size and quality of your cottage.<\/p>\n<p>An important aspect of the holiday letting market in the Cotswolds is the demand for short, flexible breaks.<\/p>\n<p>If booking slots are correctly priced, owners who offer guests flexibility can typically make higher profits than those who only offer weeklong bookings.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Offering flexibility equals higher profits<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/Stow-on-the-Wold-town.jpg\" alt=\"Stow-on-the-Wold Cotswolds town\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flexible break strategies typically involve splitting a week into two main time slots: a mid-week slot and a weekend slot.<\/p>\n<p>The key to higher profits is to ensure that the price of these shorter slots is not just a pro-rata of the weekly rate. We ensure\u00a0that they are priced according to market demand.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, this means that weekend rates are 70-75% of the weekly rate and mid-week rates are 65-70% of the weekly rate.<\/p>\n<p>Year-round, a popular property can expect to get a good mix of weeklong, weekend and mid-week bookings.<\/p>\n<p>In those weeks where there is both a weekend and a mid-week booking, the owner will earn approximately 135-145% of the weekly price!<\/p>\n<p>While there are two turnarounds\u2019 costs within such a week, owners should still make much higher profits.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Consider allowing pets<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/cotswolds-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you truly wish to maximise your holiday cottage income, you\u2019ll need to not only as flexible as possible but explore other avenues.<\/p>\n<p>By allowing pets and in turn, being a pet-friendly holiday home, you\u2019ll open your property out to a whole new demographic of guests.<\/p>\n<p>The Cotswolds is extremely pet-friendly. Pair this with fantastic country walks and dog-friendly pubs, there\u2019s no reason for guests to pay for kennels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How do I holiday let my property with Manor Cottages?<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a high-quality, characterful property, then get in touch!<\/p>\n<p>At Manor Cottages, we provide a range of guidance and support. It can take as little as two weeks to get your cottage ready to holiday let.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today for your free pricing appraisal and get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/letyourcottage\/\">free owner pack<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/sykescottages.jotform.com\/jsform\/253064540799970\"><\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday letting industry is ever-changing with new trends so, as a holiday property owner you\u2019re probably wondering how to maximise your holiday cottage income. 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