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- Sun Jul 15, 2018 12:09 pm
- Forum: Just starting out
- Topic: 2 questions about Sykes & yes I know you are not fans!
- Replies: 6
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Sykes
We have now been with Sykes 4 years , we have had 1 lot of messy guests and have had very little damage to our cottage . Broken cup or glass .99.9% of our guests leave the cottage in good order. I’m sure no matter who you are with , there is the possibility of poor guests , in fact that is obvious f...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:32 pm
- Forum: Just starting out
- Topic: Beds - Hotel contract beds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2558
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:49 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Waste disposal
- Replies: 8
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- Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:27 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: holiday cottage insurance
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4740
We fitted a woodburner for our benefit as well as for guests. It is true they very often haven't got a clue how to light and keep the stove going , even though we have an idiots guide!. The cleaning takes about 10 minutes and we would never expect a guest to clean it although it would be nice if the...
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:27 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: holiday cottage insurance
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4740
I know Sykes get some bad press on here but we have been with them for four years with no problems, I'm sure no matter who you use its possible to have nightmare guests, that would be part of holiday letting . We have two sets of guests in four years who have left our cottage in poor state , but the...
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 2:07 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Using a management agency
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4739
We have been with Sykes for four years and so far are really happy with them , yes other agencies will price you higher but this is no good if there is no one in. We have in excess of 40 weeks booked every year and have been pleased with the income received . We do changeovers ourselves and send a g...
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:29 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Mattress prices
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5499
Mattress
We bought our mattresses fron Linx beds, we bought their hotel contract line and are very pleased with them.
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:37 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Wi-Fi, To Be or Not To Be.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3632
Wifi
We have Talktalk ,simply broadband , no telephone calls but unlimited internet for £20 a month
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:29 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Flagstone floors
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3122
Orsonthecat , we are having someone in to do them but I will let you know what he uses , I did have the website of the product he uses but can't remember it , it is a product used on some really big heritage projects so hopefully it will do it , we too have many stains on our floor but he has taken ...
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:39 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Flagstone floors
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3122
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Flagstone floors
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3122
Flagstone floors
Hi , we have a cottage and recently lifted some of the carpet to find a flagstone floor underneath, we are trying to decide if it would be worth having them restored and so having a stone floor. Lifting the floor and putting down a membrane and underfloor heating is not an option , we realise they w...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: UK & Ireland
- Topic: Changeover help Pickering North Yorkshire
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5547
Changeover help Pickering North Yorkshire
Hi we may need help with a changeover on 26/08/17 at our cottage in Pickering North Yorkshire , does anyone do this or know someone reliable who offers the service , thanks
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 6:36 am
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Changeover help Pickering North Yorkshire
- Replies: 0
- Views: 828
Changeover help Pickering North Yorkshire
Hi , we may need help with having a changeover done at our cottage in Pickering at the end of August , does anyone know of someone who provides this service . Many thanks
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:59 pm
- Forum: Managing your property
- Topic: Settle an argument- size of TV
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2506
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 5:23 pm
- Forum: UK & Ireland
- Topic: Business rates increases
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10154
Rates
Our rateable is £3800 according to the HMRC website but I can't really make out how much we would pay can anyone help , we only have 1 property . Thanks