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by Tillee
Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:14 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: Scam email enquiries
Replies: 4
Views: 2397

Scam Email

I must have received an email from the same person. Name is given as Peter Jacob. He states that he is an America citizen but currently in Wales for a business tip (lol) he wants to make a booking enquiry for two peoples from 2rd Feb to 2rd of March 2019 etc., etc., Get back to him if I have an open...
by Tillee
Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 1874

Insurance

NFU will quote if you live in the house.

I have just taken out insurance with Schofields.

Had a quote from Towergate who told me they do not cover theft of anything at all by guests as they have been invited into the property. Schofields on the other hand do cover this.
by Tillee
Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Starting Up - Estimating Usage of Gas / Electric & Water
Replies: 5
Views: 2188

Starting Up - Estimating Usage of Gas / Electric & Water

Thank you for your replies everyone.

Perhaps my guesstimate of £100 a week for gas, electric & water might be too high.
by Tillee
Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Cottages.com and discounting ...any advice please?
Replies: 6
Views: 4053

Cottages.Com

I had the rep from Cottages.Com in to view my property this week. I did tell him that the prices he proposed would not give me very much profit & in the winter months, probably none, & I was not running a charity. He also admitted that he books his holidays abroad through Airbnb despite rubb...
by Tillee
Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Starting Up - Estimating Usage of Gas / Electric & Water
Replies: 5
Views: 2188

Starting Up - Estimating Usage of Gas / Electric & Water

Hi - I'm in the UK & have been trying to work out my costs to work out a rate to charge for a 3 bedroom bungalow with 1 bathroom with bath, shower & w.c. + 1 ensuite with shower & w.c. plus usual handbasins, also washing machine, dishwasher & kitchen sink :) in the property. Does any...
by Tillee
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: holiday cottage insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 4739

Holiday Let Property & Contents Insurance

I am also interested in this subject - any recommendations for a good company to insure with would be very much appreciated.
Thank you.
by Tillee
Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: WiFi Hotspot Software & Fire Extinguisher Sizes
Replies: 4
Views: 1516

WiFi Hotspot Software & Fire Extinguisher Sizes

Hi everyone. I have a new holiday let which isn't quite up and running yet. I have Sky TV and WiFi ready to go. Apparently, it is not legal to give guests free access to the WiFi. Can anyone recommend HotSpot software or some sort of Gateway Access where guests have to log in to gain access? I obvio...
by Tillee
Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Should electricity be on a domestic or business contract?
Replies: 8
Views: 1796

Business or Domestic Electricity

Hi - I was looking into this myself recently & saw something online which said that on a business contract you are locked in for a specific amount of time & have to give notice to leave, whereas on domestic you can chop & change if you wish - so for a small business holiday let it would ...
by Tillee
Mon May 08, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: UK & Ireland
Topic: Mid / West Devon Laundry Service Required + Photographer
Replies: 1
Views: 3404

Mid / West Devon Laundry Service Required + Photographer

Hi
Does anyone have recommendations for a laundry service or photographer for website photos please. Exeter to Okehampton sort of area.

Thank you in anticipation :)
by Tillee
Thu May 04, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: 90 x 100 beds - Nightmare size - bedding query
Replies: 9
Views: 1942

What washes & irons well, doesn't bobble & lasts?

(Greenbarn - thank you for that). I had a pre-check by a VE assessor who told me a minimum 200 thread count would be needed if I was aiming at 5* but you are correct - it only states "high quality linen" in the QA booklet. I wonder if Polycotton percale will last well, bobble or feel good ...
by Tillee
Wed May 03, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: 90 x 100 beds - Nightmare size - bedding query
Replies: 9
Views: 1942

Thank you for your replies - much appreciated.

I am now deciding which cotton to get as I need to have minimum 200 thread count. (Visit England) I want to use a laundry service & the only one in my area uses a normal household iron. They have said they can't get the creases out of John Lewis & The White Company Egyptian cotton sheets. An...
by Tillee
Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: 90 x 100 beds - Nightmare size - bedding query
Replies: 9
Views: 1942

90 x 100 beds - Nightmare size - bedding query

Hi - I am trying to find Egyptian Cotton sheets to fit 90 x 200 zip & link beds. I need white and so far have only found Bedding Direct to have these in stock. Which thread count is best for being crease free in your experience? I'm hoping to send to Johnsons laundry service, who say they cannot...