Parking.

[Casscat]

Rather than speaking to the owners (who are bound to be less than impartial) can you speak to the owner whose land the parking is on? Maybe you can negotiate a long term lease on the parking.

[TGS]

Yes. That's a good plan Casscat.

[JaneV]

Normally parking would be high priority for us but it does depend on the location. We're off on a short break to Polperro this year and it's just the norm there that you have a parking space allocated a short walk from your property. Because it's the norm, we are absolutely happy to go along with it just to be able to stay in such a picturesque place.

[TGS]

Hi JaneV,

I have fond memories of holidaying in Polperro as a child and my stepdad cursing as he negotiated the narrow roads to try and find somewhere to leave the car.

[SusanMay]

Hello,

We have a small property in a little seaside resort in West Dorset (I think it may be familiar to you TGS!). We do have an area where people can usually park but as it is not guaranteed we do not mention parking on our website. By far the biggest query we have is "Does it have parking?" I always explain the situation and I can only assume it is the main reason then if they do not book but you never really know. I do know that if I were to buy another holiday let I would ensure it had a designated parking space.

Having said that we are solidly booked throughout the summer months without much advertising and happy with the occupancy throughout the year.

[TGS]

Hi SusanMay,

Thanks for your reply - you super sleuth.