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At John Bray Cornish Holidays, we are proud to have over 50 years’ experience in property management in Padstow. Here, we give more information on what running a holiday home involves, and how we can support owners with our Padstow property management offering.
Whether your property is in Padstow, Port Isaac or Polzeath, choosing the right holiday property management solution can make all the difference to its letting success. From cleaning, maintenance and laundry, to bookings and marketing, there is much to consider!
Read on for our full guide to property management in Padstow, and to find out how John Bray Cornish Holidays can help you!
Read our full guide about John Bray Cornish Holidays’ property management and service options in Padstow, or use our quick links below.
When choosing an agency to manage your Padstow holiday home, understanding what is involved in successful letting is essential.
As a locally based team with offices in Rock and Port Isaac, these are just some of the services we can provide, as part of our Padstow property management offering:
Marketing your holiday home correctly will ensure your property is as lucrative as possible. Being located in Padstow, or along the nearby coastline, already stands your property in great stead for success. But excellent regional and national marketing campaigns, across a variety of media platforms, will help generate the highest possible level of year-round bookings.
From taking the bookings and completing the admin, to managing the finances, we ensure guests and owners enjoy the very best holiday letting experience, every step of the way.
We provide support for both owners and guests at all times; we’re available to contact via telephone 24 hours a day. Additionally, we have an Owner Portal and dedicated app, where you can keep up to date with your bookings and financial information.
Whether it be everyday property upkeep, servicing and maintenance, or emergency repairs, we’re on hand. We have an in-house dedicated Property Maintenance team, as well as a network of trusted tradesmen at our disposal. If we can’t fix something, we know someone who can!
Here are just some of the maintenance and management tasks we can complete or arrange:
If required, we can help find your property a suitable housekeeper, local to the Padstow area. They will complete your changeover cleaning and troubleshoot any housekeeping issues, liaising with us directly. Fresh linen, towels and welcome packs can also be sourced.
Our owners receive regular legislative updates from our expert legal team. We also offer support and advice on all required assessments needed for self-catering accommodation. From tax rules to fire regulations, helping you ensure your property is compliant, and your guests are safe, is a service we are proud to provide.
Whatever level of support you need, our dedicated New Property Consultants would be delighted to discuss your needs, and tell you more about letting your holiday home.
For more holiday letting advice, visit our owner blog. Here you’ll find information on all aspects of holiday letting, from setting up a holiday let business, to making your property dog friendly.
Before choosing a property management solution, owners should carefully consider how hands-on they wish to be.
Owners living far away, or with other commitments, may prefer for us to take care of all aspects of letting, from start to finish! In contrast, some owners use us purely for securing high numbers of bookings, opting to arrange the cleaning and changeovers themselves.
At John Bray Cornish Holidays, we understand no two owners are the same. With this in mind, we provide bespoke management packages, giving owners the perfect level of support for them. We know that flexibility is crucial, and we are happy to work to your requirements.
We currently let a number of properties in the Padstow area, and are proud to have fabulous relationships with cleaners, caretakers and tradesmen in the town. This enables us to deliver the same exceptional service to both owners and guests in Padstow, as we continue to provide for those in Rock, Port Isaac and the surrounding areas.
There are many agencies and holiday home management providers in Cornwall, and choosing your perfect partner can be daunting.
Be wary of those racing to the bottom with low commission offerings, or those promising excessively high income projections. Instead, choose an agent who can back up their proposals with case studies of similar properties in their portfolio, as justification. Opt for a company who aligns with your own values, and understands your ambitions for your property.
At John Bray Cornish Holidays, this is how we stand out from the crowd.
Our passionate, dedicated team truly know and love the area; they are proud to be based here in North Cornwall, and are on hand to help. As an owner, you will have a dedicated point of contact within our team who can assist you with any enquiry. You are never on your own.
Maximising your income is our priority. As part of the Sykes Cottages family, we are lucky to enjoy an eight-figure marketing budget annually. We spent £35 million on marketing in 2024, ensuring our properties were seen in all the right places!
We also enjoy millions of visitors to our websites each year and dominate in google search results. Our Sykes Holiday Cottages website, which features all John Bray Cornish Holidays properties, had over 47 million website visitors in 2024. Plus, we work with over 500 partners like AirBnB, and Booking.com to secure extra bookings.
What’s more, we have a fantastic local brand presence in Cornwall. From supporting Cornish charities and schools, to volunteering and sponsorship, we love the community we live and work in.
At John Bray Cornish Holidays, we believe we provide a winning combination – the resources and expertise of a national company, with a superb local service offering! With dynamic pricing tools and intelligent booking software, you can rest assured your property is being cared for impeccably, whilst generating a great return on investment. Win, win!
This will vary significantly depending on the service you require. As an agency, we charge commission for the services we deliver. The level of this commission and the associated letting costs will be outlined by our New Property Consultants, once they understand your requirements and property.
Costs to consider include:
For a detailed personalised outline of costings, based on your holiday home, submit your details on our Let Your Cottage page, or contact our New Property Team on 01208 863 206.
Since 1971, our team has specialised in letting and managing North Cornwall’s finest holiday homes. Proud to have exceptionally high owner retention levels, as an agency we deliver outstanding service to both customers and owners. It’s this unwavering core value which has enabled us to grow and become a market leader here in the region.
Now with over 250 self-catering holiday homes in our portfolio, we remain a small but efficient agency, with intricate local knowledge and expertise. Add in the marketing resources of Sykes Cottages, and it’s a recipe for success.
Whether you are new to holiday letting, experienced in owning self-catering accommodation, or just considering purchasing a holiday home, we would love to offer you some free, no-obligation advice.
We can provide an income and booking proposal, so you can understand your property’s letting potential, or share insights into customer booking patterns and trends.
To learn more about our Padstow property management services, visit our Let your Cottage page.
Alternatively, contact our dedicated New Property consultants today on 01208 863 206, or email newowners@johnbraycornishholidays.co.uk to request a copy of our free Owners Guide.
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