Holiday Cottage Handbook

Feb 05 2025 103 ep. 30 mins 3
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A podcast for property investors and managers. 

We share everything you need to know about the short-term rentals sector.

We will help take your holiday home investment to the next level.

Visit our website: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/

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Email the show: [email protected] 

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HCH Podcast 075: Catherine Ratcliffe: STR success starts with strong connections

Feb 05 2025 38 mins  
Send us a text On today's Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to be joined by Catherine Ratcliffe, Founder of Lost Together Stays and STR Benefits Consulting. Catherine has built an impressive career in the short-term rentals industry, combining her expertise in property management with her passion for helping others succeed. In this episode, Catherine shares her jou

HCH Bitesize 021: Essential cleaning tips with Stephanie Flint

Feb 03 2025 14 mins  
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Flint, from Rural Cleans, sharing her top five cleaning tips designed to help short-term rental hosts and property managers. Whether you’re a new host or a seasoned pro, these actionable tips will help you

HCH Podcast 074: Neely Khan: Sell your short-term rental with stories

Jan 30 2025 37 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, storytelling expert Neely Khan shares her journey and insights into creating meaningful guest experiences. From crafting compelling narratives to social media, email marketing, and leveraging AI tools, this episode is packed with actionable advice for property managers looking to stand out in a competitive marke

HCH Bitesize 020: Why you need a property management company for your holiday let

Jan 27 2025 33 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, we’re joined by Sam Brownlow, Sales Director at Host & Stay, one of the UK’s leading property management companies. Sam breaks down five key reasons why short-term rental owners should consider using a professional property management company.Whether you're a new host or a seasoned property owner, this e

HCH Mortgage Podcast: Navigating the mortgage market in 2025

Jan 25 2025 14 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the HCH Mortgage Podcast, host James Varley chats with Samantha Turmaine from HCH Financial Services about all things mortgages. From preparing for remortgaging to insights into the 2025 mortgage market, this episode is packed with practical advice for homeowners and investors alike. Whether you’re a holiday let owner, a homeowner considering equi

HCH Podcast 073: Cody Candee: Shaping the future of travel, one bag at a time

Jan 22 2025 27 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Cody Candee, Founder and CEO of Bounce, the innovative luggage storage company helping short-term rental hosts and property managers offer more value to guests. Cody shares the Bounce journey, how they’re revolutionising travel, and the incredible opportunities for hosts to partner

HCH Bitesize 019: Vacation rental copywriting secrets to make your listing shine

Jan 20 2025 16 mins  
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Genevieve White, from Campion Comms & Coaching, sharing her top five copywriting tips designed to help vacation rental hosts and property managers elevate their listings, attract more bookings, and enhance the guest

HCH Podcast 072: Robin Craigen: Mastering hospitality by Moving Mountains

Jan 16 2025 47 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Robin Craigen, Founder and CEO of Moving Mountains, a premier luxury vacation rental company. Robin shares his journey of scaling a successful high-end rental business and reveals the secrets behind creating exceptional guest experiences that drive loyalty and revenue. What you’ll

HCH Bitesize 018: Guest communication with Margot Schmorak

Jan 14 2025 12 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of HCH Bitesize, Margot Schmorak, CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully, shares her expert insights on how short-term rental hosts can enhance guest communication to improve their ratings and overall guest experience.0:00: Episode starts1:38: Use a digital guidebook2:36: Experience the guest journey yourself4:27: Leverage AI tools to streamline communication

HCH Podcast 071: Cristiana Carpini: Marketing, scaling, and what to expect in 2025

Jan 09 2025 28 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Cristiana Carpini, Founder and CEO of Tara Home Consulting, to share her expertise on building and scaling successful short-term rental businesses. Cristiana provides invaluable insights into marketing, legislation, scaling strategies, and what it takes to achieve success in today’s dynamic propert