St Ives, Newquay, Padstow & Falmouth
Airbnb & Short-Let Management in Cornwall
Cornwall is the UK's best-known holiday-let market, and for good reason: St Ives, Newquay, Padstow and Falmouth fill up through summer at premium nightly rates. The opportunity for owners is real — but so is the need for careful pricing and dependable changeover teams.
Our holiday-let management in Cornwall is built around the season: rates that climb hard through July and August, competitive shoulder-season pricing to protect annual income, vetted local cleaners and contractors, and clear monthly reporting. You get the upside of a holiday let without the operational headache.
Local demand
What drives bookings in Cornwall
Highly seasonal, with exceptional summer peaks
Summer weeks achieve some of the highest nightly rates in the UK
Surf, food and coastal walking attract guests from spring to autumn
Shoulder-season strategy is essential to protect annual returns
Fully managed
How we manage Cornwall properties
One team handling the property, the platforms and the guests — short term rental management with monthly statements so you always know how it is performing.
Property Management
- Housekeeping & fresh linen after every stay
- Maintenance via trusted local contractors
- Full onboarding, setup & property styling advice
- Compliance — fire safety, gas certificates, insurance
Online Management
- Listing creation on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo etc.
- Daily dynamic pricing to maximise revenue
- Calendar management — no double bookings
- Automated payments & monthly owner payouts
Guest Management
- 24/7 guest communication, all messages handled
- Pre-stay guest screening & security vetting
- Active review management & reputation building
- Emergency response coordination
Landlord FAQs
Common questions from landlords.
How much does short-let management cost in Cornwall?
Our management fees start at 14% + VAT of booking revenue on a 12-month plan, 18% + VAT on a 6-month term and 22% + VAT on our flexible rolling agreement. A one-off onboarding fee to get the property guest-ready is quoted before you commit.
Am I tied into a long contract?
No. You choose the term that suits you — 12 months, 6 months or a rolling agreement with 30 days' notice. The longer terms simply carry a lower management fee.
What compliance do I need for a short let in Cornwall?
Rules differ across the UK and Ireland — for example, Scotland requires a short-term let licence and Northern Ireland requires Tourism NI certification. Most properties also need fire safety measures, gas and electrical checks, suitable insurance and mortgage or landlord consent. We check the local requirements for your property and handle compliance checks during onboarding.
Do I need special insurance for Airbnb or short lets?
Yes. Standard home or buy-to-let policies usually exclude paying guests, so you will need specialist short-let or holiday-let insurance. We can point you towards suitable cover.
What does short-let management actually include?
Listing creation and optimisation, daily dynamic pricing, guest communication 24/7, check-in, housekeeping and linen coordination, maintenance coordination, and monthly statements with payouts. It is completely hands-off for you.
Can I still use the property myself?
Yes. Tell us the dates you want to block out and we will keep them clear in the calendar across all platforms.
How and when do I get paid?
You receive a monthly payout with a full statement showing bookings, revenue, fees and any costs, so you always know exactly how the property is performing.
What could your Cornwall property earn?
Free, no-obligation estimate. Honest projections before you commit to anything.