How to find the ideal location for your holiday home
Locate a holiday hot spot!
Find somewhere that groups of holiday makers love to go - the coast, mountains, lakes and countryside are all popular destinations. Make sure you investigate how well other holiday lets are doing in your target areas, or take a risk and be a trailblazer. Find a new destination with fewer large holiday homes but the potential to provide a great holiday experience.
Look for a beautiful or unique property
Kerb appeal matters! If your holiday home stands out because of either its location or style then it will attract more guests. Choose an appealing property and make sure you make the most of its best features. Beautiful views or a wonderful outside area can add value to your property.
Make sure you are close to tourist activities
How close is your holiday home to tourist attractions that might appeal to all ages? It helps to be close to beaches, forests, lakes, hiking routes, national parks, great cuisine, amusement parks, museums, galleries, kids’ activities and much more. Make sure your holiday home is well located to make the most of a variety of activities.
Ease of access
Can guests easily travel to and from your holiday let? What is public transport like and most importantly is it easy to get to by car and is there adequate parking? Larger holiday homes must have capacity for several cars to park very close by without difficulty.
Security and peace of mind
Holiday makers do not want to worry about the safety of themselves or their vehicles, so make sure you choose somewhere with low crime rates and a relaxing ambience.
Weather and seasonality
Is your holiday home a viable holiday destination year round? If not, how is the weather and changing seasons likely to affect bookings and are there way you can ensure a steady flow of visitors all through the year?
Local regulations
Increasingly, local laws are affecting the holiday rental market. Make sure you check planning criteria with the local council, and whether you must follow requirements to fill bookings for a certain amount of time each year, or pay extra rates.
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