At The Best of Exmoor, we offer more than just a holiday letting service. As a family-run agency based in Porlock Weir, we prioritise flexibility, personalisation, and a deep connection to the local community, ensuring that both you and your guests feel like part of our family.
Free Photography, No Setup Fees, No Minimum Contracts
We believe in keeping things simple, flexible, and fair.
That's why we offer complimentary professional photography, including drone shots and 360° virtual tours, to help your property shine from day one - all at no cost to you.
There are no setup fees, no hidden costs, and no minimum contract. We're confident in the service we provide, so you're free to join us, give it a try, and stay because it works - not because you're tied in.
Personalised Service:
As a small, independent team, we pride ourselves on providing tailored solutions. You'll get to know us like family, and we'll ensure you're in the driver's seat throughout the process.
Flexibility at Every Step:
Unlike other agencies, we offer complete flexibility on pricing, booking dates, and property rules. Whether you want to set your own pricing or use the property as much as you like, we're here to make sure you're in control.
Local Expertise:
Our deep knowledge of Exmoor ensures that your property gets the exposure it deserves. From the best times to book to understanding local guest preferences, we provide tailored advice to help you make the most of your property.
Extensive Marketing Reach:
We handle all the marketing for you, promoting your property on platforms like Booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO, and through email marketing to our database of over 20,000 past clients. Our marketing ensures your property gets noticed and booked.
Happy to Work With Other Agencies
If you're already working with another agency, we're happy to work alongside them. Our booking system integrates seamlessly with existing calendars, and our goal is to fill your calendar, whether through us or other channels.
State-of-the-Art Booking System:
Our custom-built booking platform ensures your admin is streamlined, and your guests have a seamless booking experience. You can set arrival days, duration, and adjust pricing at any time.
Book a call with Natalie, our expert,
give us a ring on 01182 300 750,
or drop us an email at stay@thebestofexmoor.co.uk
We'd love to hear about your property and explore how we can help you make the most of it!
If you're new to holiday letting or already have experience, we'll guide you every step of the way. Whether you're wondering what's required to get started or have questions about your property's potential, we're here to help.
Click the link to book a call with Natalie, call us at 01182 300 750 or email stay@thebestofexmoor.co.uk to discuss how we can help you make the most of your property. We're excited to hear from you!
If this is your first time holiday letting, it can seem a daunting task. Whether you want to make the most of a second home or are considering investment options and looking for advice on what or where to buy, we will share all that we know with you. Over the years we have developed a great idea of what guests really want, from styling to inventory
Everyone is welcome here - even if you are with another agency. We don't demand exclusivity and are happy to market alongside them (our booking system integrates with existing calendars). Feel free to get in touch with us if you want to chat through your options.
Yes! Our passion to help small businesses is extended to all holiday cottage owners on Exmoor. With the holiday letting industry evolving rapidly, it is tricky for independent owners to get ahead of the crowd. We are happy to fill your empty weeks, if you are keen to continue to take your own bookings alongside us.
We take a commission of the bookings we find you. We are proud to offer the most competitive of rates, allowing you to make the most of your holiday letting business.
This is a big question, depending on property size, location, styling and various other factors. We are happy to guide you on likely estimates and provide income figures of similar properties to give you an idea. Beware other agencies offering estimates of 'number of weeks sold' or estimated peak week prices - they can be misleading and not necessarily the best indicator of how well your property will perform. We offer guidance according to projected income figures across the year, which tend to be a much more useful marker of the success of your holiday let.
Get in touch! Drop us an email and we can give you a call back - we can have a chat about everything and guide you through the next simple steps of getting started with us.
"We are delighted to have enlisted The Best of Exmoor to market our cottage. The fact that the company is small and extremely local to Exmoor was what attracted us initially. The very personal approach, flexibility, and above all effectiveness (four months completely booked so far from a standing start) has confirmed our feelings. Two well-known large west-country holiday cottage agencies were also keen to have our cottage on their books, but neither could come even close to matching The Best of Exmoor track record in their booking projections."
"We're coming to the end of our 4th year in partnership with The Best of Exmoor and it's been a tremendous success with full bookings within months of taking the plunge. We are particularly pleased by the demand during the 'off' season which is much to the credit of the thoughtful attention given to marketing and pricing which has led to the establishment of a loyal group of repeat visitors. As it is our own home we were initially concerned about wear and tear but this has proved unfounded - our guests treat the place with as much respect as we do and we genuinely enjoy sharing it with them. We're very happy to recommend The Best of Exmoor."
"We have been letting our property with Best of Exmoor since 2013, and it has been a great success from day one. We chose Chris and his team because they are local and they both know and love the area.
Unlike national agents that we spoke to, Best of Exmoor don't place restrictions on when we can stay in our own property, and don't charge an annual fee - they only get paid if the cottage is let. They offer flexible booking arrangements, with our guests able to book with few restrictions placed on start dates or duration. We continue to be pleasantly surprised at the excellent occupancy rate through the year, and with less wear and tear than we had anticipated. Best of Exmoor run a smooth and efficient operation - any queries are answered promptly - and they notify the housekeeper of bookings, which minimises the 'hassle' factor for us. Overall, choosing Best of Exmoor has been a great decision both for our business and for us personally, and we don't hesitate to recommend their services to other owners."
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