HolidayHost St Ives

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Guest reviews: A revenue lever, not a vanity metric

When bookings dip, it’s easy to look at reach, advertising or pricing first. But what if the issue isn’t getting more people to see your holiday home, but giving them enough confidence to book?

Guest reviews can play a much bigger role than simply building your reputation. They provide the reassurance potential guests are looking for, helping turn interest into bookings and making them one of the most underrated levers for improving revenue.

In our latest guide, we explore:
🔹 Why reviews can have a direct impact on booking decisions
🔹 How guest confidence can influence your revenue
🔹 Why improving conversion can sometimes matter more than simply reaching more people

At HolidayHost, we believe successful holiday letting is about understanding what really drives performance, and getting the details right.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/guest-reviews-revenue-lever/

06/08/2026

Holiday home success: it’s more than just a listing

It’s easy to think that getting your holiday home online is the main step. But in reality, that is only the starting point. Running a successful holiday let is about the full experience: the detail, the care, and the consistency.

In our latest guide, we explore:
🔹 Why great listings alone are not enough
🔹 The importance of guest experience from enquiry to check-out
🔹 How local knowledge and ongoing management make the difference

At HolidayHost, we focus on the bigger picture. Supporting owners with a hands-on, collaborative approach that helps their properties grow, while creating stays that guests genuinely value.

🔗 Read the full post here: https://holidayhost.co.uk/why-running-a-successful-holiday-home-is-about-more-than-just-listing-it-online/

09/07/2026

Keeping up with Airbnb’s changes

Recent updates to Airbnb’s cancellation policies are an important reminder of how quickly the holiday letting landscape can evolve. For owners, these changes can affect income, guest expectations, and how bookings are managed day to day.

Understanding what’s changed, and what it means in practice, is key to protecting both your property and your peace of mind.

In our latest guide, we explore:
🔹 What Airbnb’s cancellation changes involve
🔹 How they may impact your bookings and revenue
🔹 How the right support can help you navigate these shifts

At HolidayHost, we believe in keeping things clear, collaborative and well-managed, so owners can adapt with confidence and continue delivering great guest experiences.

🔗 Read our full post here: https://holidayhost.co.uk/airbnb-cancellation-changes-cohosting/

11/06/2026

Trusted voices, real confidence and recommendations that matter...

Choosing who to work with when letting your holiday home isn’t always straightforward. With so many options, it can be hard to know who to trust and what will truly make a difference to your experience as an owner.

That’s why owner recommendations carry so much weight. They offer something more than marketing ever can, honest insight from those who’ve already taken the journey.

In our latest guide, we explore:
🔹 Why recommendations are so important when choosing support
🔹 How the right partnership can shape long-term success

At HolidayHost, we believe in building relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and shared goals, supporting owners in a way that feels collaborative, not transactional.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/owner-recommendation/

09/06/2026

What should it really cost to run a successful holiday let?

Understanding the costs behind holiday letting shouldn’t feel unclear or overwhelming. If you’re reviewing your current setup or exploring alternative ways of running your holiday let, it’s important to understand what you’re paying for, and why it matters to your home, your guests, and your long-term returns.

In our latest guide, we break down:
🔹 Typical costs and what’s included
🔹 How different approaches compare
🔹 Our simple 9% model built around transparent pricing and expert, local support

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/airbnb-management-costs/

26/05/2026

Sustainable communities: Finding the right balance in holiday letting.

With the Renters’ Reform Bill and wider legislative changes reshaping the long-term rental market, some landlords may now be considering a move into holiday letting. It’s an important moment, not just for individual property decisions, but for the long-term balance of the communities we’re part of.

Holiday letting can bring real benefits when it’s done thoughtfully, supporting local economies, creating jobs, and helping places thrive. But it also comes with responsibility. Getting that balance right is what protects the character of our coastal and rural communities, while ensuring hosting remains a positive force for everyone involved.

Read our full blog post here: https://holidayhost.co.uk/sustainable-communities-holiday-letting-balance/

21/05/2026

☀️ The May bank holiday weekend is almost here, and with warm weather forecast across Devon and Cornwall, there’s a real sense that the season is beginning to unfold. Coastal paths are warming in the sun, beaches and harbours are bustling, and those long, light-filled evenings are starting to stretch out again.

With guests arriving to make the most of it all, our local teams are ensuring everything behind the scenes is carefully in place so each stay feels effortless. This is one of those moments that reminds us why hosting here matters, creating space for people to slow down, reconnect, and experience the South West at its very best.

🔗 Read our full blog post here: https://holidayhost.co.uk/devon-and-cornwall-at-their-best-this-may-bank-holiday/

28/04/2026

Community minded co hosting. Real local impact.

By investing in the places we love, HolidayHost is building a co hosting approach that goes beyond managing bookings, one that supports owners, enhances guest experiences, and contributes positively to the communities we are part of.

This takes shape through meaningful, local action:
🔹 Supporting local events that bring people together
🔹 Investing in local culture and conservation to protect what makes each place special
🔹 Nurturing community roots through culture, connection and shared value

Because long term success in holiday letting is not just about occupancy. It is about creating something more sustainable, where owners, guests and communities all benefit, together.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/community-minded-co-hosting/

07/04/2026

More time to prepare? Holiday let register update

The proposed holiday let registration scheme may now be delayed until late 2026. If confirmed, this will give owners valuable breathing space to plan ahead with confidence.

At HolidayHost, we see this as an opportunity to focus on what matters most:
🔹 Gaining clarity on what the register is likely to involve
🔹 Using the extra time to get everything in place
🔹 Moving forward with confidence, not uncertainty

We’re keeping a close eye on developments and will continue to share clear, practical guidance as things evolve, so you’re never left guessing.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/holiday-let-register-delay-2026/