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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.

A white-rendered Watchet holiday cottage with a palm tree in its plant-filled garden.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

6 Malthouse Court is a coastal cottage boasting contemporary chic. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps four and occupies an ideal location near the marina in Watchet, offering natural light, sophisticated comfort, a delightful courtyard and open-plan design, and proximity to the coast of Somerset.

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Adouble-fronted holiday cottage witha covered porch overlooks a mature front garden.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

This semi-detached cottage is in a courtyard in the hamlet of Allanton just outside Chirnside in the Scottish Borders and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

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An end-terrace stone-built Gwynedd holiday cottage with a paved, secure front patio.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
1

Rural and delightfully remote, Cwm Yr Afon Cottage is located on a sheep farm. This beautifully renovated rural cottage in the North Wales countryside is a small, romantic retreat in Snowdonia. Dog-friendly and child-friendly. Sleeps 3.

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Gable end of a Shropshire Holiday Cottage wth a 1st floor entrance approached via a bridge.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a fabulous hot tub holiday cottage with a tennis court and beautiful gardens. It sleeps 4 in the quaint Shropshire village of Bishop’s Castle. Ideally positioned for cycling, horse-riding and walking in the South Shropshire Hills, Offa’s Dyke and the Welsh Marches.

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Large LEyburn holiday cottage built with local stone and surrounded by a low stone wall.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
4

Eastburn Cottage is a magnificent 17th-century farmhouse with an open fire, original beams and sleeps 7. This attractive Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage sits in the heart of the traditional village of Newbiggin, a stroll from a charming pub and 3 miles from the North Yorkshire market town of Leyburn.

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A single storey Ormskirk holiday cottage with dining facilities on the patio
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Maltkiln Cottage is an award-winning converted farm building near the idyllic Lancashire village of Bispham Green. Surrounded by rolling hills, this luxury countryside holiday cottage for couples sleeps 2, with exposed brickwork and a lovely garden. The property is within an easy drive of the Lake District and the western Yorkshire Dales.

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A2-storey, end of terrace stone-built holiday cottage in Settle with a walled side garden.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

French doors open onto a private patio and lawn with stunning rural views of the surrounding countryside at this Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage for couples. Located in the peaceful village of Long Preston, near Skipton, Carn Cottage sleeps two and is a short walk from a CAMRA award-winning pub.

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A courtyard barn conversion with a frontage comprising wall-to-ceiling French windows.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Wheelhouse Cottage is a barn conversion with exposed beams, a log fire, and a pretty courtyard, and it sleeps 6. Perfectly positioned for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and coast, this countryside holiday cottage in North Yorkshire is near the village of Sowerby, in the Vale of Mowbray.

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A row of wooden holiday lodges with a hot tub overlook a lake.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Based near Alberbury in Shropshire, The Old Sheep Shed is a stunningly renovated countryside home with a hot tub, offering luxury family holiday accommodation. The Old Sheep Shed is a 17th-century barn conversion, a lovely rural retreat amidst boundless Shropshire hills.

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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.