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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.

The gable end of a 2-storey wisteria-clad Dunster Cottage with a paved courtyard in front.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Grist Mill is a large and characterful rural holiday cottage in Dunster, a medieval village on the West Somerset coast. It is a charming semi-detached cottage that can accommodate up to eight guests. It boasts a spacious leafy garden with furnished areas, a brand-new sunroom, unique decor and furnishings, an open-plan design, a modern style, and a warm and inviting wood-burning stove.

The large semi-detached cottage sleeps eight and features a large leafy garden with furnished areas, a new sunroom, quirky décor and furnishings, open-plan design, contemporary style and a cosy wood-burning stove.

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A large Someerset house overlooks a spacious lawn lined by flowering shrubs and trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Vale View Apartment is a light, airy, spacious first-floor holiday apartment in Porlock Weir within the west wing of a beautiful Edwardian hunting lodge. Patio doors open onto a private balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the front of the property. Sleeps four guests.

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L-Shaped farm cottage overlooks a lawn with mature shrubs.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

Church Farm is a beautifully preserved Exmoor holiday cottage in Stoke Pero belonging to the National Trust. It offers self-catering accommodation for seven guests in three bedrooms in a beautiful part of the National Park in an idyllic rural location near Dunkery Beacon, where wild red deer and Exmoor ponies roam freely. Pets are welcome.

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Garden steps lead to the exterior of a classic 3-storey Georgian house with sash windows on all floors.
Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

Viaduct House is a large and well-equipped 8-bedroom waterside holiday home on the banks of the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. It is perfect for country walks, cycling, and fishing in this gloriously scenic corner of Gloucestershire. Pets are welcome!

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A stone-built holiday barn conversion overlooks a large lawn.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Apple Store is a charming Herefordshire holiday cottage in Whitchurch boasting exposed beams, stone walls and features windows. The pet-friendly cottage in Herefordshire's beautiful countryside offers couples a romantic retreat in a one-bedroom cottage close to the Forest of Dean. It features multiple outdoor relaxation areas and contemporary comforts.

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A large country Manor house with a timbered Tudor wing.
Sleeps
24
Bedrooms
11

The Manor on the Monnow is an impressive baroque manor house located on the east bank of the River Monnow, just a short walk from the centre of Monmouth. The property comfortably accommodates 24 guests in 11 bedrooms/9 bathrooms, with spacious communal areas, great outdoor space, and a hot tub too!

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A 3-storey-rendered Herefordshire farmhouse overlooks a block-paved courtyard.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Wye View is a sophisticated modern Wye Valley holiday let with traditional features and views of the River Wye. The romantic cottage in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, is furnished to a very high standard and features a bay window, wooden floors, exposed stone walls and a light-filled, open-plan design.

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A 2-storey house with a single-storey wing, overlooks a courtyard with a BBQ terrace.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Eleven acres of private grounds surround Howle Hideaway, a sophisticated romantic cottage in the Herefordshire countryside. The rural holiday cottage in Ross-on-Wye blends contemporary style with rustic charm. It features a traditional fireplace housing a woodburner, tiled floors, a lawned garden, and a patio with beautiful rural views.

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A glimpse of the rooftop and 1st floor of a country cottage surrounded by woods and fields.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

Endless Esther is a characterful eco-friendly cottage nestled among nature near Hewelsfield Common in Gloucestershire. The pet-friendly cottage boasts upcycled materials and features a generous garden, a courtyard with hammocks, exposed stone walls and beams, a log fire, and a sauna.

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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.