Cosy Devon

Cosy Devon North Devon holiday home management for owners who want higher returns — without the stress.

Arrived at a Croyde cottage last Friday at 10am.The guests had left.Six pairs of hiking boots sat on the cream rug.Dried...
02/06/2026

Arrived at a Croyde cottage last Friday at 10am.

The guests had left.

Six pairs of hiking boots sat on the cream rug.

Dried mud from the Baggy Point path covered the wool pile.

The next check-in was at 3pm.

Most managers see a disaster.

I see a two-hour steam clean and a stiff brush.

Walking holidays pay the bills in North Devon.

You cannot have the hikers without the red clay.

We handle the mud, you keep the five stars.

Message us. 🥾

Your holiday home insurance is probably a ticking time bomb.Standard domestic policies rarely cover guest damage or loss...
02/06/2026

Your holiday home insurance is probably a ticking time bomb.

Standard domestic policies rarely cover guest damage or loss of income.

We have seen owners lose thousands on accidental guest damage.

Others lost income because they lacked specialist cover.

We work with experts to ensure owners have the protection they need.

Don't wait for a claim to find out you are not covered.

Let's review your setup. 🛡️

Your holiday home is losing money right now.Probably not for the reason you think.Fire safety rules for 2026 just change...
02/06/2026

Your holiday home is losing money right now.
Probably not for the reason you think.

Fire safety rules for 2026 just changed the game.
Battery smoke alarms no longer meet the legal standard.

Linked detection systems and specific door ratings are now mandatory.
I spent Tuesday in Braunton checking fire door certificates.

The new regulations are eighty pages of technical detail.
Fines for non-compliance start at four figures.

We spent three months updating our managed properties.
Every home in our portfolio is 100% compliant.

Don’t risk the investment.
Link in bio for the safety checklist. 🔥

A contrarian truth: Fire safety regulations for 2026 aren't suggestions.They are legal essentials.From interconnected al...
02/06/2026

A contrarian truth: Fire safety regulations for 2026 aren't suggestions.

They are legal essentials.

From interconnected alarms to specific door ratings, the paperwork is a minefield.

We spent the last month auditing every property in our portfolio.

This ensures full compliance for every home we manage in North Devon.

Relax knowing your investment and your guests are safe.

Not sure if your home meets the new standards?

Drop us a message for a compliance health check. 🔥

Arrived at the Croyde apartment at 10am on Friday.The previous guests left a handful of Saunton sand in the toaster.It i...
02/06/2026

Arrived at the Croyde apartment at 10am on Friday.
The previous guests left a handful of Saunton sand in the toaster.

It is the unofficial mascot of North Devon.
But inside an appliance, it is a problem.

Our changeover checks involve more than a wipe-down.
We vacuum the sofa crevices and flip the rugs.

The crumb tray tells the real story of the week.
Nobody in Woolacombe wants the last family's beach trip in their breakfast.

We check the appliances because these details protect your reviews.
It is messy work but it keeps the house right. 🥪

Your holiday home is losing money right now. Probably not for the reason you think.The 70-night rule is either a tax hur...
02/06/2026

Your holiday home is losing money right now. Probably not for the reason you think.

The 70-night rule is either a tax hurdle or a target.

For property owners, hitting that threshold is required for business rate status.

We use pricing data to keep your calendar full through the shoulder months.

August in Croyde is easy.

The real work happens on a rainy Tuesday in November.

I spent this morning in Braunton mapping out a winter calendar.

It makes your investment work while you relax.

Want to maximize your occupancy?

Get a free rental projection via the link in our bio.

Everyone talks about rental income. Nobody talks about the 4pm tractor standoff. Arrived at a lane near Bideford yesterd...
02/06/2026

Everyone talks about rental income. Nobody talks about the 4pm tractor standoff.

Arrived at a lane near Bideford yesterday. A Massey Ferguson and thirty sheep blocked the path.

Google Maps told the guests to take the shortcut through the ford. It didn't mention the water was two feet deep after Monday's rain.

The guests called from a ditch. They followed the blue line on their screen instead of the PDF I sent.

SatNav doesn't know about the hedge-trimming schedule in Braunton. It doesn't know which gates stay open for cattle on Thursdays.

I rewrite our arrival instructions every season. I check where the new potholes are.

Providing a map is easy. Knowing which lane to avoid during the silage harvest is why we're here.

Message me if your guests keep getting stuck in the same Combe Martin hedge.

Your holiday home is losing money right now. Probably not for the reason you think.Why give away 15% of your income to a...
02/06/2026

Your holiday home is losing money right now. Probably not for the reason you think.

Why give away 15% of your income to a booking platform in London?

Our strategy keeps more of the rental fee in your pocket.

We build our own local brand and SEO.

This reduces your reliance on the big booking sites.

It is your house.

It should be your profit. 📈

Everyone talks about the sea view.Nobody talks about the sheep drive through Bideford at 6am.Your guests will find the l...
02/06/2026

Everyone talks about the sea view.

Nobody talks about the sheep drive through Bideford at 6am.

Your guests will find the lane to Instow blocked by three tractors.

The Sat Nav says one thing.

The reality is a six-point turn in a hedge with two inches to spare.

We know which days the recycling truck blocks the quay.

We know which back lane in Appledore fits a Transporter van.

A national agency won't tell your guests where to park when the tide hits the road.

We live here.

We handle the quirks so you don't get the 8am phone call.

Want a manager who knows every back lane?

Get in touch.

One blocked gutter and one North Devon downpour.The guest was very unhappy.We spent yesterday afternoon on ladders in Ge...
02/06/2026

One blocked gutter and one North Devon downpour.
The guest was very unhappy.

We spent yesterday afternoon on ladders in Georgeham.
We cleared the winter debris before the summer storms hit.

A simple job.
It prevents internal damp and soggy carpets.

Maintenance is not just about fixing things when they break.
It is about making sure they never do.

When was the last time your gutters were checked? 🌧️

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2 Adelaide Terrace
Barnstaple
EX349JR

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+447871723497

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