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What are Agency-Managed Holiday Cottages?

Agency Cottages in the UK are holiday cottages where the owner has contacted an independent business to manage their bookings. You contract with the company when booking the cottage. Some holiday cottage agencies look after marketing and bookings, while others cover all cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance chores. They tend to work on a commission basis, where the owner pays them a percentage of the rental fee. Some may charge guests an additional booking fee. Please scroll down to view our collection of agency-managed holiday cottages.

Exterior of a terraced Cotswold holiday cottage overlooking a village street.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
1

The Cotswold Cedar is a sophisticated and romantic 2-bedroom holiday cottage near Painswick set on the grounds of a 16th-century house. The Cotswold stone cottage is gorgeously presented and offers a pleasant sun-trap garden with a furnished deck, bi-fold doors and

open-plan spaces promising total relaxation.

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A 4-storey, classic Bath-stone terraced house overlooking a street.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Georgian Courtyard is an elegant romantic cottage set just moments from the highlights of Bath in Somerset. The beautiful property offers a soft palette with dashes of colour, luxurious décor and furnishings, a log fire, and a pleasant courtyard bordered by blooming pretty flowers.

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A large Victorian stone-built holiday home in Perthshire with a spacious terraces and lawns.
Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
9

Galaxy Surfing is a grand rural cottage near Aberfeldy in the Scottish Highlands on beautiful grounds. The pet-friendly cottage presents guests with luxury, seclusion, and tradition and offers multiple outdoor areas with stunning views, plus a hot tub, urban chic, bay windows, and access to the Cairngorms.

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A chalet bungalow for self-catering holidays in Norfolk is surrounded by open fields.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Fall Echoes is a charming wooden-clad rural cottage in a serene setting near Gresham in Norfolk. The pet-friendly cottage lies near the coast, offering spacious lawned grounds with fresh country air, outdoor entertaining areas, airy, open-plan spaces, and contemporary design with artwork.

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Exterior of a stone built holiday cottage in Whitby with a flagstoned front garden containing outdoor dining facilities.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Steak & Egton is a sophisticated terrace in the delightful Egton village in North Yorkshire. The pet-friendly cottage offers stone walls, a pretty flowering courtyard, an elegant and spacious interior with clawfoot baths, contemporary styling, a secret snug, tiled floors, and a log fire.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Fast Car is a contemporary coastal cottage set between the ocean and the countryside of Yorkshire in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Guests can explore the rugged coastline and return to a cottage boasting an open-plan design with natural light, wooden floors, feature stone walls, and traditional charm.

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A wisteria-clad Tenby holiday cottage with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks a daisy-filled lawn.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Ideally situated in Tenby's desirable Welsh fishing village, the Orangery is a modern, spacious, family-friendly holiday cottage that sleeps 2-6 guests. Come to the Orangery in Pembrokeshire for a relaxing family seaside holiday in an idyllic corner of West Wales.

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Exterior of an Ingleton holiday cottage overlooking a garden in a rural location.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Some of the best views in England can be savoured from Netherscar in Chapel-le-Dale near Ingleton. The detached, remote holiday cottage lies among the rolling hills in a haven of peace and tranquillity and offers three bedrooms, an open fire, and ample space for pets and children to roam.

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A large inverness-shire holiday cottages and two double garages surround a large block-paved courtyard.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Set in the Cairngorms National Park, Dunstaffnage Cottage is a converted stable packed with thoughtful, modern features. This rural cottage near Grantown-on-Spey sleeps six in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. Book today for a relaxing holiday in a naturally beautiful Highland setting.

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There are several benefits to booking a holiday cottage managed by an agency, including:

  1. Quality Assurance: Holiday cottage agencies often have strict quality standards and only list properties that meet their criteria. This means you can expect a certain level of quality and cleanliness when you arrive.
  2. Customer support: Most agencies offer customer support and assistance throughout the booking process and during your stay. Such support can be immensely helpful if you encounter any issues or have questions about the property.
  3. Variety of options: Agencies typically have a large selection of holiday homes, allowing you to find the perfect property for your needs and preferences.
  4. Convenience: Booking through an agency can be more convenient than booking directly with a property owner. You can often book online or over the phone, and many agencies offer flexible payment options.
  5. Additional services: Some holiday rental agencies offer other services such as travel insurance, car rentals, and tour packages. These can make it easier to plan your trip and save you time and effort.
  6. Local knowledge: Agencies, especially locally-based ones, often have extensive knowledge of the local area and can recommend things to do and places to visit. This knowledge can help you make the most of your self-catering holiday and discover hidden gems you might not have found otherwise.

Overall, booking a holiday letting managed by an agency can provide peace of mind, convenience, and access to a range of holiday home services to enhance your holiday experience.