Why Northumberland Short Term Holiday Rentals Are Thriving
Wednesday 15th April, 2020 by Host & Stay
The classic hotel has been around for as long as can all remember but over recent years, the industry has evolved. Short term holiday rentals have revolutionised the hospitality sector and for most guests, there is no going back.
A recent survey revealed that the likelihood of guests preferring hotels dropped by 50% after even one experience at a short term holiday let. This just shows the power that short term holiday rentals have within the industry.
In today’s blog post, we’re discussing why holiday makers are choosing holiday homes over conventional hotels. So if you’re thinking of dipping your toe in the Northumberland holiday rental market, we think you may be swayed after reading this…
You Get More for your Money at Short Term Holiday Rentals
When guests book a hotel, they’re usually renting a room with a bed, a bathroom and a kettle. Of course, some hotels offer added extras but across the board, this is usually standard.
If you compare this to when guests choose a holiday rental, they’re usually booking a full property which comes with a fully-functioning kitchen. This gives guests access to more space and better facilities during their stay.
Now it’s worth noting that not all holiday rentals will be cheaper than hotels. However if guests are travelling within a group, such as a family or a bunch of friends, holiday rentals usually come up trumps with the best price. This is because everyone in the group will be in one property together, rather than paying for different rooms across a hotel.
The group will also be able to save money on food costs as they’ll be able to make use of the self catering facilities provided in their holiday rental.
Holiday Lets Provide a Personalised Travel Experience
Hotel rooms may be lovely but most are the same wherever you go, especially in large chains. Holiday homes have more character and allow guests to enjoy a more personalised travel experience.
As Northumberland is such a beautiful and unique place, holiday homes can embody the local area within its decor. By including subtle nods to Northumberland’s heritage, history and culture, guests will feel immersed in the local area and this will set your holiday home apart from standard, traditional hotels. Holiday home owners can also be playful with their decor to make it feel homely and fun.
Hotels are often located on the outskirts of towns or cities, rather than in the thick of it amongst the local culture. Because of this, guests staying in hotels can feel isolated and more like a ‘tourist’. Short term rentals however are often apartments, houses or cottages in the centre of it all so guests feel part of the area.
Holiday Homes Grant the Luxury of Privacy
A hotel room is private, however everything else isn’t. From the dining room to the lounge to the patio area, it’s got to be shared by all guests.
However when guests book a holiday rental, they take full (temporary) ownership over everything that’s on offer. It really does become their home from home. They can come and go whenever they please. It gives the ultimate privacy for those wanting an intimate and private holiday.
We understand that some guests are still reluctant to stray from hotels. But the short term holiday let industry is growing dramatically and it has already adopted features commonly known in hotels, such as housekeeping and concierge style services. We here at Host Northumberland are a sucker for crisp, white bedding too!
So with this in mind, we think the impressive momentum for holiday rentals will continue to grow in Northumberland and the demand will most certainly be matched.
After all, if the world’s largest hotel company has officially launched its own home sharing business in over 100 destinations, short term holiday rentals must be doing something right…
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