South Devon Holiday Home Owner Case Studies

At Coast & Country Cottages, we’re proud to offer the highest level of service to our second home owners, so they can enjoy a successful holiday letting experience – it’s our passion.

Being part of each individual’s holiday letting venture is one we don’t take for granted, and we’re delighted to share a collection of our owners inspiring success stories with you.

South Devon Holiday Home Owner Case Studies

Read on to discover more about our South Devon holiday home owner case studies, or use the quick links below to skip to a particular holiday letting story:

• Meet the owners: Pilchard Cottage, Brixham
• Owner case study: Butterwell Barn
• 2 Court Cottages: Q&A with the holiday cottage owner, Elisa Anniss
• Thinking of letting your South Devon holiday home?

Meet the owners: Pilchard Cottage, Brixham

The traditional fishing town of Brixham is tucked away in the green hills of South Devon, along the spectacular coast of the English Riviera. After undergoing a fantastic renovation, Pilchard Cottage offers a luxury bolthole for two, right in the heart of Brixham.

Initially the holiday home owners had planned to run the property, but after meeting with New Property Consultant and Brixham resident Rachel, they realised the benefits of working with Coast & Country Cottages.

Read our Q&A with the owner of Pilchard Cottage to find out how this exceptionally desirable property has been a huge triumph, achieving a staggering 27 bookings in its first season.

Meet the owners: Pilchard Cottage, Brixham

Owner case study: Butterwell Barn

Butterwell Barn is an award-winning barn conversion, nestled in the rolling Devon countryside near picturesque Dartmouth. Having been carefully and lovingly transformed, over many years by owners Philip and Gail Bond, the property was completed and ready for its new life as a stunning holiday let.

With outstanding booking levels, including multiple advanced reservations, we spoke to the property owners to find out a little more about the renovation project, creating a successful holiday cottage and letting with Coast & Country Cottages as an agent.

Owner case study: Butterwell Barn

2 Court Cottages: Q&A with the holiday cottage owner, Elisa Anniss

Elisa Anniss, owner of 2 Court Cottages in Aveton Gifford, lives in London and wanted a second home in South Devon. Looking for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this quaint cottage was the perfect fit! With the helping hand of the Coast & Country Cottages team, 2 Court Cottages has been a fantastic success providing Elisa with her own holiday retreat as well as an idyllic destination for guests.

Read on to find out about her experience in letting her South Devon holiday cottage for the very first time:

2 Court Cottages: Q&A with the owner

Thinking of letting your South Devon holiday home?

If you’re thinking about holiday letting, then it’s important to find an agency that aligns with your values as a second home owner. After all, every property and individual are unique, so your holiday letting experience should be bespoke to you.

At Coast & Country Cottages, we market and manage over 500 holiday homes in South Devon. We believe that the foundation of a successful holiday letting business is based on a great owner/agency relationship. Working together can lead to great things.

With offices in Salcombe and Dartmouth, we’re on-hand when you need us. Our passionate team work hard to ensure our owners don’t have to, and we are motivated to constantly exceed expectations. We attribute our success to working closely with property owners and customers, who remain at the heart of our business.

Knowing you and your customers

We really get to know you and your holiday home, allowing us to offer a personal service. Whether you need help decorating your property, with project management of a larger job, arranging a cleaning service, or anything in between, we can help. We can provide advice and support on every aspect of making your investment a success, from planning and development to income forecasts and interior design.

What sets us apart

No upfront fees: With no upfront fees to pay until your first booking, we’re confident that we’ll get the best booking levels for your property. As we are paid on results, you can be sure we’ve got your best interests at heart.

Stay in control: Choose Coast & Country Cottages and you’ll enjoy all the advantages of having your property managed by a well-established agency, whilst keeping the freedom to enjoy your holiday home yourself.

We’re local: We love South Devon and our team live within this beautiful area, offering unrivalled local knowledge. That’s why we’ll take the time to work with you to achieve exactly what you want from your holiday let. With New Property Consultants and an Owner Relations team based in Salcombe and Dartmouth, you can rest assured that we’ll be here for you, no matter what your situation.

Industry-leading marketing: From offline to online, print to paid media and search terms to social, our diverse marketing coverage ensures that we target all types of customers and deliver the level of bookings our owners expect.

Maximise your bookings: We know that your holiday property is unique. That’s why we’ll work with you to make sure it’s perfectly priced to ensure consistent year round bookings and better income.

Choose a service that works for you

Much more than simply a marketing service, our team are here to ensure that everything runs smoothly. From bookings to finances and even your property’s housekeeping management, we will not leave you on your own.

We want letting your holiday home to be as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible for you, which is why we offer bespoke levels of service.

Owner Managed service

If you live locally and prefer to manage the weekly cleaning and changeover routine, or would prefer to choose a caretaker, our Owner Managed service is perfect for you. We can offer a marketing and administration service to find your customers, secure your bookings and handle all correspondence. This leaves you the time to focus on preparing your holiday home for the arriving guests each week and take care of any matters that might arise during the holiday.

Agency Managed service

Our Agency Manager service is ideal for those owners who don’t live locally or haven’t the time to manage their property. To make letting as easy as possible for our owners, we are on hand to co-ordinate cleaning services, supply bed linen and towels, operate changeovers. We check the property before and after customer bookings and organise maintenance to ensure that your property is presented to the highest standard.

We will also arrange key collection for arriving holidaymakers and provide out of hours support. As well as our own in-house team of specialist staff and engineers, we have a wide and very loyal network of local contractors.

To help you choose what service option is best for you, read our blog on how hands-on do I need to be? Owner vs agency managed service.

Whichever option you choose, our team will always be on hand to provide the care and support required to ensure holidays run smoothly.

That’s why we’ve answered our owners most frequently asked questions in our blog owning a holiday home: your FAQs answered, to help start answering any queries you may have right away.

To find out how we can help your holiday home reach its full potential, request your FREE Owners Guide today. Or call our local team in Salcombe (01548 843773) or Dartmouth (01803 839499) who are on hand to provide you with all the knowledge and support you’ll need.

Click here to request your free Owners Guide