Dorset Letting Guide 2026

The letting service

letting The costs of

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Accommodation Preparation (cleaning, bed linen & towels) High standards are essential to maintain our pledge to you to maintain your holiday home to the highest possible standards and to our guests who expect 5-star service. Accommodation preparation comprises 3 main elements: 1. A thorough cleaning and checking process - the 2026 charge per arrival is Commission Our commission covers all marketing both online and offline and the full spectrum of booking administration including the handling of amendments and collecting outstanding balances, checking in and supporting guests during their stay. In addition, the commission covers the management of the letting scheme as well as any applicable guest card payment charges. For the 2026 season, the commission is set at 22% +VAT (a total of 26.4%) on the total holiday cost. Your earnings will be the total holiday cost less commission, accommodation preparation charges (including hot tub if applicable) and leisure passes. Please note you are responsible for declaring any VAT you may be liable to pay HMRC on the earnings.

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£45 for a 2-bedroom holiday home £50 for a 3-bedroom holiday home

£98 for a 2-bedroom lodge £98 for a 3-bedroom lodge

2. The provision of freshly laundered bed linen and towels, bed making, the checking and replenishment of inventory and consumables (e.g. ‘complimentary’ tea & coffee, toilet rolls, toiletries, park guide and what’s on guide), regular external cleaning of windows and exterior furniture plus ensuring that decking is kept clear of debris. The 2026 charge per arrival is £35 for a 2-bedroom holiday home or lodge, £52 for a 3-bedroom holiday home or lodge. 3. If applicable, £60 per arrival is chargeable for a changeover hot tub clean and twice daily chemical balance testing throughout the guests’ stay.

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Leisure Passes The price paid by our guests is inclusive of both their holiday Accommodation and Activity Passes allowing them access to Waterside activities, facilities and entertainment where these are provided. Therefore, in calculating your income this amount is deducted from the holiday price as it does not relate to the use of your accommodation. Shown on the income statement as ‘Management Charges’, the amounts for 2026 are as follows:

Duration Bowleaze Cove

Chesil Beach

Osmington Mills

Tregoad

1 Day

£22 £22 £34

£22 £22 £34

£5 £5

£22 £22 £29 £34 £38 £40 £45

2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7+ Days

£15

£37.50 £37.50 £15

£48

£48

£18 £18 £20

£60 £60

£70

£65

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2026 LETTING SERVICE

2026 LETTING SERVICE

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