Tips and Advice | SykesHoliday Cottages

Tips and Advice | SykesHoliday Cottages

Beginner Tips and Advice Guides

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The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Holiday Letting

Make your holiday let more sustainable with our eco-friendly tips

Property Solutions

What Does the Autumn 2024 Budget Mean for UK Holiday Let Owners?

A summary of information potentially impacting holiday let owners from the October 2024 Budget announcement

Intermediate Tips and Advice Guides

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Electric Car Charging Point for Holiday Lets

The benefits and details of having an electric car charging point for your holiday let

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Top 10 Tips for Letting out your Holiday Home

Follow these simple tips to start holiday letting on the right foot

Winterise your property

Winterise Your Holiday Let in 7 Steps

Make sure your propety is all set for winter bookings

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5 Ways to Make Your Holiday Cottage Stand Out

Top tips to help you stand out and attract more bookings

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Holiday Let Inventory Checklist

100+ must have items for your holiday let

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Holiday Let Interior Design: Expert Tips

Top Tips from a Holiday Let Interior Designer, Coral Interiors

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Hot Tubs for Holiday Lets

A quick guide to adding a hot tub to your holiday let

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Setting Up Your Holiday Cottage to be Vegan Friendly

A modern guide to vegan friendly holiday letting

Advanced Tips and Advice Guides

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5 Ways to Turn Your Holiday Let into a Cosy Winter Bolthole

Attract more bookings in winter months

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Welcoming Guests to your Holiday Let During COVID-19

How to safely welcome guests into your holiday home

Childproof

How to Childproof your Holiday Home

Advice on how to keep children safe in your property

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OLD: 8 Ways to Make a Blank Wall More Interesting

Spice up your interiors with these tips

Garden

The Ultimate Tips for a Low-Maintenance Garden

Advice to keep tour garden in tip top shape

Home-security

A Guide to Holiday Let Security

Advice to secure your property for peace of mind

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8 Ways to Improve Your Holiday Let Guest Reviews

Advice on how to boost your guest reviews

Bad guest reviews

How to Respond to Bad Guest Reviews

Get some expert advice on dealing with unhappy customers

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Ultimate Guide to Pet-Proofing Your Holiday Let

Make your holiday let pet-friendly

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Energy Saving Ideas for your Holiday Let

Tips and ideas to help you reduce the energy bills in your holiday let

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How to Decorate your Holiday Let for the Festive Season

Read our tips on how to decorate your holiday let during the festive period

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How to Create a Family Friendly Holiday Let

Things to consider when running a family-friendly holiday home

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Sykes Tick Rating Guide

Make sure your holiday let ticks all the boxes

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