The holiday company's charge far too much money for advertising a holiday rental. When we had a cottage, we used The Cottage Guide so that people could, in effect, book direct.
To be honest, we found that by the time we had listed the cottage with a holiday letting company, paid their commission, paid for cleaning, paid for laundry, paid for repairs and maintenance, council tax, gas and electric etc, etc, there was very little profit. In fact, in winter, we often made absolutely nothing, or were even in slight loss but just had the advantage of the cottage being heated courtesy of the paying guests.
I think the booking fees they charge are too much. You would think they would make enough money with the % charged on the total weekly tariff never mind adding a booking fee as well.
Happy New Year!
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024