HolidayHost

25/05/2026

Sustainable communities: Finding the right balance in holiday letting.

With the Renters’ Reform Bill and wider legislative changes reshaping the long-term rental market, some landlords may now be considering a move into holiday letting. It’s an important moment, not just for individual property decisions, but for the long-term balance of the communities we’re part of.

Holiday letting can bring real benefits when it’s done thoughtfully, supporting local economies, creating jobs, and helping places thrive. But it also comes with responsibility. Getting that balance right is what protects the character of our coastal and rural communities, while ensuring hosting remains a positive force for everyone involved.

Read our full blog post here: https://holidayhost.co.uk/sustainable-communities-holiday-letting-balance/

21/05/2026

☀️ The May bank holiday weekend is almost here, and with warm weather forecast across Devon and Cornwall, there’s a real sense that the season is beginning to unfold. Coastal paths are warming in the sun, beaches and harbours are bustling, and those long, light-filled evenings are starting to stretch out again.

With guests arriving to make the most of it all, our local teams are ensuring everything behind the scenes is carefully in place so each stay feels effortless. This is one of those moments that reminds us why hosting here matters, creating space for people to slow down, reconnect, and experience the South West at its very best.

🔗 Read our full blog post here: https://holidayhost.co.uk/devon-and-cornwall-at-their-best-this-may-bank-holiday/

30/04/2026

We love supporting local events that bring our community together — and Salcombe Crabfest is one of the best!

Excited to be a Music Sponsor for Salcombe Crabfest this year and with such a great line up, we can't wait for Sunday 🔥

27/04/2026

Community minded co hosting. Real local impact.

By investing in the places we love, HolidayHost is building a co hosting approach that goes beyond managing bookings, one that supports owners, enhances guest experiences, and contributes positively to the communities we are part of.

This takes shape through meaningful, local action:
🔹 Supporting local events that bring people together
🔹 Investing in local culture and conservation to protect what makes each place special
🔹 Nurturing community roots through culture, connection and shared value

Because long term success in holiday letting is not just about occupancy. It is about creating something more sustainable, where owners, guests and communities all benefit, together.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/community-minded-co-hosting/

09/04/2026

Pleased to be music sponsors of this years Salcombe Crabfest -sounds like its going to be epic 🙌

May 3rd is going to be BIG 👀

Food & artisan exhibitors — drop your business below and introduce yourselves!👇

📸 Norsworthy Photography

06/04/2026

More time to prepare? Holiday let register update

The proposed holiday let registration scheme may now be delayed until late 2026. If confirmed, this will give owners valuable breathing space to plan ahead with confidence.

At HolidayHost, we see this as an opportunity to focus on what matters most:
🔹 Gaining clarity on what the register is likely to involve
🔹 Using the extra time to get everything in place
🔹 Moving forward with confidence, not uncertainty

We’re keeping a close eye on developments and will continue to share clear, practical guidance as things evolve, so you’re never left guessing.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/holiday-let-register-delay-2026/

02/04/2026

Can't wait - not long now!
✨Proud to be Music Sponsors of this years Salcombe Crabfest✨

31/03/2026

Keep a look out for our latest advert featured in the new issue of DRIFT Journal out on shelves now. We're really pleased to appear in this stunning lifestyle publication that celebrates the South West.

If you pick up a copy, drop us a line to tell us what you think!

30/03/2026

The Pursuit of Listing Perfection

When a holiday let isn’t getting the level of bookings it should, the issue is often in how the listing is positioned rather than the property itself.

In this case study, we look at a home that wasn’t fully reflecting its quality online and how a more considered approach helped it reach the right guests and secure more bookings.

We share what changed and why it mattered:
🔹 How clearer positioning and stronger first impressions improved visibility
🔹 The impact of more accurate pricing and guest targeting
🔹 Why ongoing refinement, rather than one-off changes, supports long-term performance

It’s a practical example of how thoughtful listing optimisation can make a measurable difference without changing the property itself.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/listing-optimisation-case-study/