Christmas All Wrapped up at Vista Retreats!
Christmas is one of our favourite times of year! The Festive Time of Year is Fabulous on the Yorkshire Coast. It is the perfect time to book a winter break. With Christmas on the horizon, this is the time of year to be indulgent and book a winter staycation! Kick off the shoes, grab…
Read MoreFire Risk Assessments – Our Guide
Fire Risks in Your Holiday Cottage or Venue As a holiday home owner, you have many health and safety responsibilities. From Risk Assessments to Policy Statements, one of your main concerns is to reduce the fire risks for your guests. All fire risks need to be identified; some can easily be removed, while others need…
Read MoreLast Minute Bookings and How To Increase Them!
Did you know that around half of customers book a cottage at the last minute? By last minute, this means guests book around three to four weeks before their arrival date at certain times of year. This can be both a pleasure and a pain if you are a holiday cottage owner as this can…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Holiday Cottage Maintenance
Own a holiday cottage? Property maintenance is essential. Use This Detailed Maintenance Guide for Your Holiday Property. Holiday cottages get a great deal of wear and tear, more so than a property that is occupied for the long term. If you need more bookings, find out more here. Why Do I Need a Maintenance…
Read MoreWhy Yorkshire Has It All for Cottage Holidays
Yorkshire is one of the most popular holiday hot spots and is also England’s largest county. From the coast to the moors, from forests to lakes, our county has everything along with some beautiful accommodation to match. Yorkshire is a beautiful staycation destination, and there are a few counties to challenge the variety of…
Read MoreHow To Put Together the Perfect, Cost-Effective Cottage Welcome Hamper
The Perfect, Cost-Effective Cottage Welcome Hamper If you own or run a holiday cottage, a welcome hamper or basket for your guests can create a fantastic first impression. Welcome hampers can be created by specialist companies or you can select the items yourself. Either way, a nice welcome basket with carefully selected items that will…
Read MoreOur Guide to the Ultimate Cottage Inventory List
Cottage Inventories If you have a holiday cottage, or are thinking of renting out a property you own, an inventory list for your venue is essential. The inventory list you create is important for several reasons. Your guests know what to expect and should in theory let you know if anything needs replacing. Keeping track…
Read MoreHow To Respond to Good and Bad Reviews
Guest Reviews and What To Do if You Get Good and Bad Ones Reviews … if you own a holiday cottage, then you will also get reviews. A potential guest will usually check out reviews and see how they’re answered, too. Depending on the platform (Google, Facebook, Trip Advisor) reviews can also help get you…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Perfect Holiday Cottage for You!
Ways to Choose the Perfect Holiday Cottage for You! A well-earned holiday gives you the chance to relax, unwind and make some memories. With a wide choice of holiday accommodation available, getting the perfect bolthole for you should be easy … right? Our guidelines will help you to make the right choice. Research While many…
Read MoreHow to Boost Your Holiday Home Bookings
Ways to Boost Your Holiday Cottage Bookings With so much competition out there, how do you increase your holiday cottage occupancy? Spring, Summer and early Autumn bookings should occur easily; Winter bookings might take a bit more work. However, if there is room for improvement for every season, then keep reading. Your bookings will also…
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