Do you have a television in your holiday home? Many of us will be familiar with needing a television licence for our own home, but as the owner of a holiday let or cottage complex, do you know which tv licence is required? The majority of holiday cottages across the country will now contain at […]
Tips on reducing the risk of chimney fires It’s time to do your autumn sweep! Whilst many of us will revel in the idea of a glass of wine or local ale in front of a roaring fire they do come with safety considerations and risks; there are approximately 6,000 chimney fires in England each […]
Two ideas for holiday home owners to reduce heating costs this autumn With September drawing to a close one of the busiest periods of the year for holiday home owners many may expect this to be a time of reflection; to look back on one of the warmest June and July’s on record, to bask […]
How holiday home owners who embrace new mobile technology can save on heating bills As a nation we’ve embraced technology more than most; one in four of us now own a tablet, an item that was not in existence just four years ago! We even spend more time on technology than we do asleep; recent […]
Many people dream of owning a second home in the countryside or by the sea. But are these holiday retreats causing more harm than good? In Sunday’s episode of Countryfile, presenter Charlotte Smith explored the impact of second homes on rural and coastal communities. The reporting was well researched and balanced in our opinion. Have […]
With the UK basked in what is fast becoming an Indian summer and one of the warmest July’s on records fresh in the memory it can be difficult to adjust the mind to look forward to more inclement times. The devastation caused to homes and holiday property across the Westcountry and South coast of England […]
Exploring the eco benefits of replacing your old light bulbs with newer LED equivalents Do you know how many light bulbs there are in your holiday home? A strange question perhaps, but for many holiday property owners, one that has already been answered or will need to be in the near future. In September 2012, […]
Boshers are delighted to announce that we’re supporting Gas Safety Week (15th – 21st September) Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of the gas appliances in your home, holiday home or buy-to-let property. It is co-ordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list […]
Marketing a Listed Holiday Home and telling a story As a nation we’re a traditional bunch; committed not only to celebrating our history but also protecting our heritage. One challenge for owners of heritage holiday homes and holiday cottages is how to approach marketing a Listed holiday home to attract more bookings. From 17th century […]
Communicating Gas Safety to your Holiday Home Guests Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of gas, liquid gas, oil, coal and wood. It has been the cause of 40 injuries and deaths in holiday accommodation across the UK in the past two years and is something that many […]
The benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps for Holiday Homeowners When you say the words ‘renewable energy’ for most the mind will immediately be trained on solar panels and wind turbines. One technology that has perhaps garnered less attention than others is the air source heat pump, which uses the warmth from the air surrounding […]
The Dog Friendly Holiday Home Market A dog has long been regarded as a man’s best friend and for a nation of pet lovers it doesn’t stop there; from your pampered pooch to the fastidious feline, an estimated one in three UK households now has a pet to call their own. The question for owners […]
Promoting your holiday home to walkers online In 1988 the Proclaimers confidently claimed they would walk 500 miles and may well be prepared to walk 500 more. Whilst that’s far enough to arrive in Barcelona from our North Devon base and still have a few miles in the tank, many of us have followed them by […]
Is it time to heat your holiday home water with the sun? In recent years solar energy has grabbed perhaps more headlines than any other renewable technology. Creating energy from the sun is an attractive proposition; particularly for holiday home owners whose usage of hot water and other household bills will increase exponentially during the […]
Information for Holiday Home Owners Supplying BBQ’s to Guests June 2014 was one of the warmest and driest in the past decade, worthy of a blog on BBQ Safety for Holiday Home Owners. Whilst in recent times the words ‘barbecue summer’ have become somewhat synonymous with an unfortunate Met Office prediction of a return to the summer […]
HMRC launch tax initiative open to holiday homeowners As a holiday home owner does getting the best possible terms on the tax you have to pay on your property sound like an attractive proposition? HMRC Let Property Campaign allows those who haven’t declared letting income to do so! We’re currently highlighting the ‘Let Property Campaign’ […]
Why choose Boshers for your holiday home insurance? We spend every day talking to holiday homeowners. It’s what we do and as a specialist it gives us a unique insight into the industry and the insurance cover your holiday home really needs. Whilst there’re many reasons to choose specialist Holiday Home insurance from Boshers, liability cover […]
Biomass – the benefits and pitfalls for heating your holiday home With the summer season approaching it can seem somewhat premature to be thinking about heating your holiday home. However, those whom have already been proactive in exploring and sourcing alternative heating technologies will be reaping the benefits not only this winter but for many […]
Hiking, walking and exploring – a growing Holiday Home market Fresh air, stunning views, great company and the sun on your back, what could be better than enjoying a walk in the British countryside? Your doctor will likely agree; from lowering stress levels to a reduction in potential coronary complications, studies indicate there are many […]
What motivates your guests to stay at your holiday cottage and are you using this to increase bookings? When we make decisions, no matter how large or small, logic and reasoning will more often than not play a role in the outcome. Choosing a holiday destination is no different; visitors will be looking to find […]
Guidance for owners of holiday cottages with a pets corner British agriculture has seen unbelievable change since the turn of the century. During that time somewhere in the region of 60 – 80% of farms have diversified in totality or looked to new avenues in order to sustain incomes and grow revenues. From farm shops […]
Making small changes to your coastal holiday home will appeal to guests looking for surfing friendly holidays With more than 7,000 miles between Britain and Hawaii it may seem the two are quite literally poles apart, if not only in terms of geography but also meteorologically given the potential inclemency of a British summer. There […]
Internet access via personal computers, tablets or mobile devices is an essential communication tool for all those letting their holiday homes to guests whether owner managed or let via a holiday home letting agency. Any disruption caused by computer viruses or malware is at the least a real inconvenience and worst, very costly. There is […]
Sustainable Tourism: The benefits of Solar One of the most significant developments in the tourism sector over the past decade has been the continuing growth in demand for accommodation providers and owners of holiday cottages to be green and eco-friendly. Now is the time of sustainable tourism. Worldwide tourism accounts for an estimated 4% of […]
Catering for the growing British cycling market As the pinnacle of worldwide competitive cycling it may seem strange to refer to Tour de France winners as busses, but when Bradley Wiggins was crowned the king of the tour in 2012 very few of us, having waiting more than 100 years for a British winner, expected […]
The benefits of using natural cleaning products around your holiday home As a holiday homeowner what factors do you consider when selecting a cleaning product for your cottage? Are they products that you’ve always used and perhaps see no need in changing? Is it the latest and brightest packaging on the supermarket shelf that catches […]
Rateable Values: Your Holiday Cottage If we said 140 days to you would this seem a long period of time? That’s a little over four and a half months or in terms of the tourism season, approximately the length of time between this year’s Easter Sunday and the return to the classroom of many children […]
Do you own a smart phone? If you do you’re now officially in the majority rather than the minority as latest statistics show that 7 out of 10 UK adults now own a smart phone of some sort. With these phones has come a new way of accessing information, a way of seamlessly integrating a […]
The Met Office has recently provided their weather forecast for the coming months and it’s good news. Their three-month prediction shows the UK may be set for above-average temperatures for April, May and June. Whilst many of us familiar with the inclement nature of the British weather will take this forecast with a pinch of […]
Twitter for holiday homeowners – becoming advocates for your area. In July 2006 a new social network that allowed people to post 140 character text messages was launched. Eight years on that social network is now one of the ten most visited websites on the internet, handling near 2 billion search queries a day and […]