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OWNER'S GUIDE
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Letting Your Property with West Country Cottages
Successful letting of holiday properties is a serious business with
important responsibilities for us and our owners.
Booking Availability
West Country
Cottages books properties every week of the year and low season short breaks
are becoming increasingly popular. We ask that you make your property
available for letting throughout the high season period, Spring Bank Holiday
to the end of September. You can choose to take up to four weeks, for your
own use, in this period but no more than two weeks within the school summer
holidays. We understand that some owners may find this too restrictive and
we, therefore, try to be as flexible as possible. In the low season you can
make as much use of your property as you wish.
Standards
Today's holidaymakers are very discerning and
their expectations are high. For their holiday, they are looking for a
'home from home'. Your property should be spotlessly clean on their
arrival and, it goes without saying, particular attention to kitchens
and
bathrooms is essential. It is also very important to
maintain the standard of furnishings, fittings, linen, décor and
contents, particularly kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery. |
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First impressions are so important in making your holidaymakers feel at
home. Fresh flowers and a welcoming tea tray will be very well
received. Some of our owners also provide a cream tea or a bottle of
wine in the fridge. The outside —
gardens, courtyards and patios require the same attention to detail as
the inside. If holidaymakers feel that you have made an effort, they
will respect your property and look after it. The wear and tear will
then be greatly reduced. Some of our owners hold a refundable Security
Deposit to cover the cost of any accidental damage. If you are new to
holiday letting – don't worry, we can provide you with a list of minimum
requirements for your cottage. |
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Safety
The safety of
your guests is clearly important to you and needs to be taken into
account when choosing floor coverings and furnishings, which should
comply with current fire regulations. Regular electrical safety and, if
relevant, gas or oil safety checks are also essential. Self-catering
properties should be fitted with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. |
