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by SOKI
Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: Website reviews
Topic: Web site comments please - Cocketts
Replies: 18
Views: 7395

I chanced upon this post as we are considering using PMP for a website as ours is a bit (well a lot!) "homespun". I really liked the website, it was friendly and informative, gave the sense that you would be welcoming hosts to guests. We also are "on site" as our holiday let in C...
by SOKI
Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Bookings
Topic: Bookings started ok now really low!
Replies: 3
Views: 1424

Hi We made sure we signed up in January so started advertising properly since then however sorted out a website in 2015 and had this up and running by September 15. I note that professional websites offer a much better showcase of the property so we might go down those lines if things dont improve. ...
by SOKI
Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Bookings
Topic: Bookings started ok now really low!
Replies: 3
Views: 1424

Bookings started ok now really low!

We are with Welcome Cottages, just started this season. Initially we had several bookings and all was looking good. Now 3 months later we have had two cancellations and no bookings for a bout 3 weeks. Is this how it is for others this year? On looking at other similar properties their calendars seem...
by SOKI
Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: To rent or not to rent?
Replies: 15
Views: 4980

Hi We are also new to this business. Our's is a slightly different set up however in that we purchased a large house with an attached annex with the intention of creating some income. The set up costs have been significant, ie putting in a new kitchen and shower room as well as furnishing the place....
by SOKI
Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:15 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Trip Advisor listing
Replies: 13
Views: 1960

Trip Advisor listing

Does anyone know how to get round listing your property on TA without them having a link to book through them? We are newbies to the holiday let market and so have gone with Welcome Cottages to get the place known. They are really clear that all bookings have to come through them other than the few ...