Holiday cottage owner asks – Can I use my router as a Wi-Fi hotspot?

Last Updated on May 8, 2012 by admin

Q: On my farm I have three holiday cottages where I plan to offer Wi-Fi access to guests using a router located in the building’s roof. Not all guests are interested in using the Internet or checking email while on holiday, but an increasing number are so, to cover the cost of offering the service and any surcharges, which may arise due to excess downloading etc., I want to levy a nominal charge. Is it practical? Are there any snags that I should be aware of?

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Holiday cottage owners contemplating adding any electrical sockets in their let properties should use a registered electrical contractor to ensure that the installation is safe and legal so as not to invalidate your holiday home insurance policy. It is also important to check that the contractor has their own liability insurance. Find out more here

As a holiday cottage owner you will also find the links below of interest:

• Complying with fire safety law for sleeping accommodation providers
• Do You Have Paying Guests? If so, fire safety law applies to you, and you must take action
• Example Fire Risk Assessment Form
• Fire Safety for Houses in Multiple Occupation

For Self-Catering holiday cottage owners in Scotland, the Scottish Government has produced the following:

• Practical Fire Safety Guidance for small bed and breakfast and Self-Catering Premises

You may also find the following posts for holiday cottage owners of interest:

• Holiday home gas safety checks
• Solid fuel fire safety for holiday home owners
• Protect yourself and your guests from carbon monoxide poisoning

Follow this link for posts similar to Holiday cottage owner asks – Can I use my router as a Wi-Fi hotspot? other useful resources for holiday home owners

For further information on UK holiday home insurance visit the website page most relevant to you:

• Click here if you require holiday let insurance for your annexe
• Cick here if you own a single furnished holiday letting home, cottage or apartment
• Click here if you own a listed holiday home or cottage complex
• Click here if you own a holiday cottage complex