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.
Phil Schofield has been featured in The Telegraph, A Place In The Sun, The Daily Mail and many more!
To find out more about Schofields, check out the about us page.
Reading Time: 8 minutes One of the easiest and most effective ways to set yourself apart and ensure your guests’ stay is as smooth and enjoyable as possible is to provide a comprehensive guest information book. Nobody knows your holiday home and the local area better than you, and a welcome book is the perfect opportunity to answer common questions and share your insider …
Reading Time: 5 minutes In the competitive world of holiday letting, the amenities you provide make all the difference to the guest experience. Guests expect your holiday let to be a home away from home that’s well-equipped and full of extras that you simply don’t get when staying in a hotel. Having an inventory checklist ensures you provide all the essential amenities guests need, …
Reading Time: 13 minutes 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: 11 minutes 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: 5 minutes 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: 10 minutes 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: 7 minutes 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 …
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