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Holiday let managers in the Cotswolds

VRM Atlas lists 6 holiday let managers serving the Cotswolds, United Kingdom, based in places such as Gloucestershire, Swindon, Cheltenham and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Of the 6 managers that publish a portfolio size, the typical one looks after 3 homes (average 12 homes).

Holiday let management is also called holiday cottage management, holiday home management or Airbnb management.

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Market data

The holiday rental market in the Cotswolds

Data as of Oct 2026

Active listings
2,100
Average nightly rate
£300
Occupancy
47%
Managers on Atlas
6
Occupancy by monthSep 2026: 50%
Occupancy by month
Oct 202550%
Nov 202540%
Dec 202546%
Jan 202635%
Feb 202639%
Mar 202640%
Apr 202646%
May 202653%
Jun 202652%
Jul 202654%
Aug 202661%
Sep 202650%
Average nightly rate by monthSep 2026: £310
Average nightly rate by month
Oct 2025£290
Nov 2025£275
Dec 2025£305
Jan 2026£275
Feb 2026£265
Mar 2026£275
Apr 2026£290
May 2026£315
Jun 2026£310
Jul 2026£340
Aug 2026£330
Sep 2026£310

Seasonality in the CotswoldsSeasonal

Peak: August (61%, £330) · Quietest: January (35%, £275)

  1. Oct: 50%
  2. Nov: 40%
  3. Dec: 46%
  4. Jan: 35%
  5. Feb: 39%
  6. Mar: 40%
  7. Apr: 46%
  8. May: 53%
  9. Jun: 52%
  10. Jul: 54%
  11. Aug: 61%
  12. Sep: 50%

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Market data, Oct 2026. Active short-term rental listings; occupancy and nightly rate are averages over the 12 months to Sep 2026 for Cotswold District, in GBP. Aggregates only.

3
Typical portfolio (homes)
12
Average portfolio (homes)
6
On the map

6 holiday let managers in the Cotswolds

Ordered by profile evidence, never payment. How ranking works

  1. Gloucestershire

    Stay Staycations

    53 homes

  2. Swindon

    Suite Life

    6 homes

  3. Swindon

    Beach Life Camper Van Hire

    2 homes

  4. Stow-on-the-Wold

    Lucys Tearooms Tow

    2 homes

  5. Cheltenham

    Curb Properties

    7 homes

  6. Gloucestershire

    Old Mill Cottages

    3 homes

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Before you choose

How to choose a holiday let manager in the Cotswolds

  1. Check what is included

    Ask for a written list: listing and photos, pricing, guest messages, cleaning and laundry, maintenance, owner statements. Extras such as linen, consumables or repairs are often charged on top.

  2. Compare like-for-like fees

    Get the fee model in writing (a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or both) and ask what it is a percentage of: gross bookings, or revenue after platform fees and cleaning.

  3. Ask about local rules

    A good manager in the Cotswolds knows the local registration, safety and licensing rules and can tell you what applies to your property.

  4. Look at portfolio size and focus

    A manager with a handful of homes may give you more attention; a larger one may have more staff and marketing reach. Ask how many homes each property manager looks after.

  5. Read reviews and check credentials

    Look for owner reviews, not just guest reviews, and a claimed or verified profile. Ask for references from owners with similar homes.

  6. Read the contract

    Check the minimum term, notice period, who owns the listing and reviews if you leave, and how and when you are paid.

Fees

What holiday let managers in the Cotswolds charge

Percentage of revenue
The most common model: the manager keeps a share of each booking's revenue. Full-service management costs more than marketing or booking-only help.
Fixed fee
A flat monthly or per-booking fee, sometimes used for guest-communication-only or co-hosting services.
Fixed fee plus a percentage
A lower percentage with a fixed set-up or monthly fee on top.

General guide, not data from the managers listed here: few have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet. Ask each manager for a written quote.

Owner questions

Holiday let managers in the Cotswolds: questions owners ask

How many holiday let managers are there in the Cotswolds?

VRM Atlas lists 6 holiday let managers serving the Cotswolds (October 2026), including companies based in Gloucestershire, Swindon and Cheltenham. The list is ordered by profile evidence (completeness, owner reviews, verification and responsiveness), never by payment.

How much do holiday let managers in the Cotswolds charge?

Most charge a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or a mix of both, and the rate depends on what is included (cleaning, linen, maintenance, pricing and marketing). Few managers in the Cotswolds have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet, so ask for written quotes: you can request up to five at once, free.

How many homes does a typical holiday let manager in the Cotswolds look after?

Of the 6 managers that publish a portfolio size on VRM Atlas, the median looks after 3 homes and the average 12 homes.

What does a holiday let manager do?

A full-service manager markets the property on booking sites and its own website, sets prices, handles guest messages and check-in, arranges cleaning, laundry and maintenance, and sends the owner regular statements. Some offer only part of this (for example guest communication or co-hosting). This is also called holiday cottage management, holiday home management or Airbnb management.

How do I choose a holiday let manager in the Cotswolds?

Compare what is included, the fee model and what it is charged on, local knowledge of Cotswolds's rules, portfolio size, owner reviews and the contract terms (minimum term, notice, who keeps the listing). Shortlist three to five and ask each for a written quote.

Which booking software do holiday let managers in the Cotswolds use?

The booking software most often detected on these managers' public websites is Smoobu (33%). Detected on public websites, not market share.

Do managers pay to be listed or ranked on VRM Atlas?

No. Every public manager is listed for free and the order is based on profile evidence only. Paid placement, where it exists, is a separate slot labelled "Sponsored" and never changes the order.

Can I get quotes from several holiday let managers in the Cotswolds?

Yes. Describe your property once and choose up to five managers to ask for a quote. It's free for owners, and managers reply to you directly.