Join The Grove Cottages

We cover Suffolk and are expanding into Essex

Why Choose Us?

Simple – look at our availability calendar to see how booked up our cottages are - even in winter.

Unlike other Holiday Cottage Agencies we actively promote your cottage to achieve a high occupancy rate all year round.


See for yourself. Shown below are our actual booking calendars for all cottages.
Look back at our historical availability calendar to verify our claims. Choose a month below.
 
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This great occupancy must come at a price...?

In fact – No!

We offer a flat rate commission comparable to other large Agencies.

...but with no ‘tying in’ contracts; so if we don’t perform the way we promise you can leave immediately.

We are so sure of our ability to get the bookings for you that we may even offer you our special Productivity Commission Deal

This is where we set a base rate and only take commission when this base rate is exceeded.

This base rate is approximately what the cottage would make on a normal long term rental.

Again we do not hide behind our claims, shown opposite is an actual statement supplied to an owner;


What do we do for you?

There are many services a cottage agency should offer you, see how we are different:

  • A highly personalised service where we are very involved in achieving the best from your property
  • A highly personal relationship whereby we only make commission if you have passed your commission free income for that month.
  • We will guide you with our recommendations that can bring your Cottage occupancy to the highest possible level.
  • We will visit and get to know your cottage personally.
  • Give you the advice and support you need to run your cottage efficiently.
  • We will create a custom write up and take as many photos as needed to promote your cottage.
  • We will utilise our bespoke on-line and up to date 24 hour Availability Calendar which will help swap-sell you when other cottages are full.
  • We will utilise our bespoke 24 hour, online booking system for your cottage.
  • We will put up interesting local information specific to your cottage.
  • We will feature you in The Suffolk Guide website.
  • We will advertise you on other top Holiday Cottage web sites - so no need for you to advertise.
  • We will answer all enquiries personally and check bookings personally so that we can be sure that the right people are coming to enjoy your cottage.
  • We will utilise the latest online marketing technology and market you through social media sites like facebook, Twitter and Google+.
  • We will market you through regular e-mail Newsletters and offers.
  • We will manage all the booking finances, take all booking deposits, balances etc and make 1 monthly payment direct to you with clear monthly statements provided.
  • We will settle your account in full every month and not hold onto any money we have received from guests.
  • Deal with all questions.
  • Give Directions and Arrival information to guests.
  • Notify you with details of every booking to you as they come in plus send information to your Cottage Manager or cleaner as well via text and email.
  • Sort out all the small problems on your behalf.
  • Be your only Agent and not tie you in if you want to leave.



Do we take on just any old cottage?

To sit comfortably inside our Collection and to meet the level of booking our owners have enjoyed, your cottage needs to have something special to offer guests.

As a minimum it has to be 4 star rated but what we are looking for above all else is character and atmosphere. What we are looking for is:

So what next? Ask yourself...

  • 1. Would your cottage sit happily in it the Grove Cottages collection?
  • 2. Does your cottage meet our criteria?
  • 3. Do you want a high occupancy rate with minimum of fuss?

If you have answered yes to all the above, please get in touch.

Mark Scott
01787 211 115