{"id":36340,"date":"2022-05-27T09:15:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T08:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dream-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=36340"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:20:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:20:57","slug":"five-ways-to-make-your-dorset-holiday-cottage-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dream-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/five-ways-to-make-your-dorset-holiday-cottage-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Make Your Dorset Holiday Cottage Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"

What’s that special, secret ingredient which makes your Holiday Cottage stand out from the others? In this blog, we will be sharing our top 5 tips to ensure your property shines and gets noticed, for all of the right reasons.<\/p>\n

A must-read for anyone who currently owns, or is looking to buy, a holiday home.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Know your guests<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Know what kind of guests and parties you would like to welcome into your holiday cottage? Would you like to create a romantic retreat for couples? Or perhaps a luxury home for large groups and families? Will you welcome pets, children or the elderly? These are all things to consider.<\/p>\n

The next step is making sure your holiday cottage has everything your ideal party would expect. For example, if your holiday cottage is pet-friendly, then the inclusion of walk, beach and pub information is super handy and simple to pull together.<\/p>\n

Little bonuses, such as a dog bowl and snacks is a great way to welcome furry family members to your home. For child-friendly holiday cottages, cots, gates and high-chairs can be super handy for parents who would otherwise need to pack these necessities.<\/p>\n

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2. Features in your Holiday Cottage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Not all special features have a large price tag attached to them. Starts with the basics to ensure standard guest satisfaction; think WiFi, a dishwasher and a washing machine. It’s also worth checking out mobile reception so that you can set expectations from of the start.<\/p>\n

Next up you can explore more “flashy” features such as a hot tub or swimming pool. Whilst this can be expensive, this will certainly appeal to holidaymakers and give your property the real “wow” factor.<\/p>\n

An alternative for holiday let properties which have gardens is to invest in outdoor furniture, a swing seat or even a summer house.<\/p>\n

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3. Welcome packs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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To make all guests feel welcome when they arrive at your holiday cottage, create a welcome pack that includes all the necessary information on how to use appliances. They might be different from what they are used to (hobs, TV, WiFi password, etc.).<\/p>\n

It’s also great for guests to know emergency procedures and any other important information about the property.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, another wonderful idea is to leave some biscuits, tea and coffee. Your guests will appreciate a drink after a long journey whilst they settle and unpack.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to include some interesting information about the area, such as the nearest attractions, pubs and restaurants.<\/p>\n

Or maybe your cottage has some interesting history? Share it! Guests love to know about where they are staying.<\/p>\n

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4. Refresh your holiday cottage regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Listen to your guests\u2019 feedback! Understanding what is making guests have a good or bad experience will help you to change and develop your property for future guests.<\/p>\n

Lacking in feedback? Then another simple option is to update furnishings or tired appliances.<\/p>\n

Even having a gardener and window cleaner once a month to refresh things can go a long way.<\/p>\n

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5. Finishing touches<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Once you’ve made your property “livable” i.e. bedrooms, loo roll and dining ware, you need to think about how you can make your guests feel right at home.<\/p>\n

You may want to consider teaming up with your local pub<\/a> or entertainment park, and offer a special discount to your guests that they can only get from your holiday cottage.<\/p>\n

You can also leave items such as an umbrella for both rainy days or to provide shade for a seaside trip.<\/p>\n

If your cottage is by the harbour<\/a> or near the sea<\/a>, a bucket and spade can go a long way to raising a smile.<\/p>\n

Your guests will appreciate the little touches and will be sure to leave positive feedback and may even be returning guests next year.<\/p>\n

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Talk to our experts now about letting your holiday cottage with Dream. Email\u00a0dreamownerrelations@dream-cottages.co.uk<\/a> or call us on 01305 789000 (option 2).<\/strong><\/p>\n