Founded in 1984, Schofields is a family run company specialising in holiday home insurance for properties in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Phil Schofield leads the marketing team and offers a wealth of industry knowledge to the Schofields blog and various online publications.
With over 10 experience managing holiday lets, Phil is an active member of the holiday letting and self-catering community, providing expert holiday letting advice, as well as essential holiday home marketing tips. His combination of insurance and marketing knowledge make him a key asset to the holiday rental industry.
Reading Time: 13minutes One of the most important aspects of managing a holiday let is guest communication. The emails and messages you send can significantly enhance the guest experience. However, writing emails to keep guests informed and answering the same questions repeatedly can be one of the most time-consuming tasks. But by utilising email templates or your property management software auto-messaging tools, you …
Reading Time: 11minutes Ensuring we make the most of our holiday starts long before we check in. Just because you found what appears to be the perfect holiday cottage, it doesn’t mean your holiday will be trouble-free. When holidays go wrong, it’s usually down to poor research and planning. So how do you avoid being disappointed? Follow our guide on booking the perfect …
Reading Time: 5minutes There’s something truly magical about staying in a cosy holiday cottage at Christmas and New Year. Guests aren’t just booking a place to stay, they are looking to create unforgettable memories with friends and family. Here are our tips to prepare your Airbnb or holiday let for Christmas and make your guests’ Christmas experience the best one yet. Why decorate …
Reading Time: 10minutes Running a holiday let can be enjoyable and rewarding, but before you venture into holiday letting, you need to ensure your business will be a viable success. To make it successful and generate a good profit, you need to consider the main expenses so you can work out your finances realistically. Here, we’ll detail the most common holiday home costs …
Reading Time: 7minutes One of the best bits about a holiday is the anticipation of arriving at your holiday cottage for the very first time. Will it be as good as it looks in the photos, and what delights await you? Will there be a lemon drizzle cake, freshly baked bread, and sweet treats? The effort you put into welcoming your holiday home …
Reading Time: 5minutes When running a holiday letting business, you’re likely to be ‘wearing too many hats’ – from customer service and bookings to handling the finances, marketing, and property management. Keeping up with all of this can easily become overwhelming for hosts who don’t have the expertise or time. It has never been easier to outsource Airbnb management tasks, allowing hosts to …
Reading Time: 6minutes In recent years, as many of us have become increasingly aware of our personal responsibilities in tackling the issue of waste and protecting the planet, sustainable tourism and eco-holidays have gained momentum. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide on how to make your holiday home more sustainable and encourage guests to have a more eco-friendly stay. The benefits of running an eco-friendly …