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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 slate-roofed barn conversion overlooking a courtyard in Shropshire.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Olde Cowshed offers couples and families a two-bedroom luxury cottage in Shropshire with a games room, home gym and hot tub on a 250-acre working farm in Westhope Village. This rural holiday home is surrounded by the beautiful countryside with easy reach of many attractions. Pets welcome.

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Exteerio of a beachfront chalet bungalow overlooking a sea wall.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

This lovely three-storey beachfront holiday cottage in Weymouth, Dorset, can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms.

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Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
7

This large Welsh holiday cottage in Llanberis stands in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, Sleeping 16, Halford Hill welcomes groups and large families (and their pets) for self-catering holidays exploring, walking or cycling in the North Wales countryside.

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Sleeps
59
Bedrooms
16

This is a Welsh beauty! A large 16-bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage in Penmaenmawr with off-road parking sleeping up to 59 guests on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Located on the North Wales coast near Conwy, Mountain View is just a 10-minute walk from the beach.

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Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Swanage Driftwood is a large, modern coastal cottage in Dorset boasting light and airy spaces and contemporary chic. The pet-friendly holiday cottage in Swanage lies just moments from the beach and offers a sun-filled interior and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces, plus access to bespoke Wellness packages.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

A remote Scottish holiday cottage found on the Trotternish Peninsula in the far north of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides, Ridge End Cottage in the isolated township of Conista promises a memorable holiday for groups of up to six looking to relax in cosy and comfortable rural accommodation.

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A single storey holiday bungalow with a patio and large lawn.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

As part of a holding of chalets, Glen Dessary is a compact and cheerful Fort William holiday home in Argyll. For a truly remote rural getaway with your partner or family, this coastal holiday lodge offers all you need in a homely base for exploring the Highlands and the Western Isles.

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A double-fronted 2-storey house with a large lawn in a moorland location
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
4

A large, detached and comfortably furnished holiday cottage in Denbighshire, The Farm House in Llantysilio sleeps 14. It is a pet-friendly holiday home in a rural location beneath the Maersyrchen Mountain near Llangollen. It sleeps 14 guests and is perfect for walking and family holidays.

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Cloistered extrior of a single-storey barn conversion with a creeper-covered pergola.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Garden Barn is a gorgeous rural cottage situated on a farm, which spoils guests with endless rustic charm, an open fire, contemporary comfort, a sun-drenched summerhouse and expansive views to Billingsley and the Shropshire region from its generous garden, where children and pets can run free.

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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.