{"id":3078,"date":"2026-02-18T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/?p=3078"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:31:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:31:02","slug":"self-catering-cottage-inventory-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/3078\/self-catering-cottage-inventory-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Amenities List for Holiday Lets &#038; Cottages"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>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\u2019s well-equipped and full of extras that you simply don\u2019t get when staying in a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Having an inventory checklist ensures you provide all the essential amenities guests need, and it helps you identify any items that might be missing or need replacing. This ensures you provide the best possible experience for your guests.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that if your holiday cottage sleeps a set number of people (e.g. sleeps 6), then provide the same number of items for at least the maximum that can be accommodated. For example, as well as enough beds for 6 people, you need 6 dining chairs, 6 places to sit in the living room and don\u2019t provide a toaster with only two slots.<\/p>\n<p>You should also send your inventory list to your guests before they arrive. They\u2019ll appreciate not having to load their car up with items they won\u2019t need.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just getting started or upgrading your amenities, this list of all the essential items to\u00a0create a well-equipped, welcoming space that meets guest expectations and enhances their stay.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Holiday let kitchen inventory<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4234\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/iStock-476392316.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/iStock-476392316.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/iStock-476392316-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The kitchen is often the hub and the busiest room in a holiday cottage. Most guests like to divide their time between eating out and staying in, so it\u2019s essential to provide a kitchen with everything they need.<\/p>\n<p>For cutlery, crockery, glasses etc, provide double the amount of the maximum occupancy and provide two of the essential items, e.g. corkscrew. Replace chipped, damaged, or mismatched items.<\/p>\n<p>Apple corer<br \/>\nApron<br \/>\nAssorted spices<br \/>\nBaking items such as cake tins,\u00a0Yorkshire pudding tin,\u00a0cooling racks, rolling pin, cutters<br \/>\nBaking sheets<br \/>\nBaking trays<br \/>\nBins (tell guests which bin is for what, so they can recycle)<br \/>\nBottle opener x2<br \/>\nBottle stops<br \/>\nBread bin<br \/>\nBreadboard<br \/>\nButter dish<br \/>\nCafetiere<br \/>\nCarving knife and fork<br \/>\nCan opener<br \/>\nCasserole dish<br \/>\nChampagne flutes<br \/>\nColander<br \/>\nCookbooks<br \/>\nCooking tongs<br \/>\nCooking utensils<br \/>\nCorkscrew<br \/>\nCrockery<br \/>\nCutlery (check the number of teaspoons regularly as they go missing)<br \/>\nDraining rack<br \/>\nEgg cups<br \/>\nEggs poacher<br \/>\nFish slice or similar<br \/>\nFruit bowl<br \/>\nGarlic press<br \/>\nGlass bowls<br \/>\nGlasses \u2013 wine, beer (pint), tall, tumbler<br \/>\nGrater<br \/>\nGravy jug<br \/>\nHerbs and spices<br \/>\nIce bucket<br \/>\nIce cube tray<br \/>\nKitchen roll, foil, cling film<br \/>\nKitchen scales<br \/>\nKnife set (good quality, sharp knives)<br \/>\nKnife sharpener<br \/>\nLadle<br \/>\nMasher<br \/>\nMeasuring jug<br \/>\nMilk jug<br \/>\nMixing bowls<br \/>\nMortar and pestle<br \/>\nMugs<br \/>\nNapkins<br \/>\nOil &amp; vinegar dispenser set<br \/>\nOil brush<br \/>\nOven gloves<br \/>\nOyster knife<br \/>\nPans (ample small\/medium\/large, non-stick and stainless steel)<br \/>\nPan stands<br \/>\nPicnic basket<br \/>\nPizza tray<br \/>\nPlacemats and coasters<br \/>\nPlastic chopping boards<br \/>\nPlastic picnic set,\u00a0children\u2019s cutlery, plastic crockery &amp; cups<br \/>\nRoasting tins and trays<br \/>\nSalt and pepper mills<br \/>\nScissors<br \/>\nServing bowls<br \/>\nServing plates<br \/>\nServing spoons<br \/>\nSieve<br \/>\nSink tidy<br \/>\nSlotted spoon<br \/>\nSpatula<br \/>\nStraws<br \/>\nTable runner<br \/>\nTablecloth<br \/>\nTea strainer<br \/>\nTea towels (x4)<br \/>\nTea tray<br \/>\nTea, coffee &amp; sugar pots<br \/>\nTeapot<br \/>\nToast rack<br \/>\nTupperware containers<br \/>\nVegetable peeler<br \/>\nWater Jug<br \/>\nWhisk<br \/>\nWine cooler<br \/>\nWooden spoons<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Holiday cottage bathroom essentials\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4487\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_46593803_m-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_46593803_m-2015.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_46593803_m-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_46593803_m-2015-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bath mat (non-slip)<br \/>\nBath toys<br \/>\nMatching towels<br \/>\nMini luxury toiletries, e.g. soaps, shower gel, hair products, bath bombs, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant<br \/>\nMirror<br \/>\nNon-slip shower mats<br \/>\nRobe hook<br \/>\nShaver\/toothbrush charger point<br \/>\nSoap dispenser\/dish<br \/>\nToilet brush<br \/>\nToilet paper<br \/>\nToothbrush holder<br \/>\nWaste bin<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Holiday home bedroom inventory<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4488\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_52566259_m-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_52566259_m-2015.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_52566259_m-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_52566259_m-2015-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Invest in clean, crisp and high-quality linen that\u2019s easy to clean and bleach if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Bedspreads<br \/>\nBins<br \/>\nBlackout blinds<br \/>\nBlankets<br \/>\nCoat hangers<br \/>\nDetachable bedrail<br \/>\nDuvets<br \/>\nEarplugs<br \/>\nFull-length mirror (near socket)<br \/>\nHot water bottles<br \/>\nLaundry basket<br \/>\nMatching bed linen<br \/>\nPillow protectors<br \/>\nPillows (plus extra \u201cjust in case\u201d)<br \/>\nSleeping masks<br \/>\nSockets beside the bed (plug and USB)<br \/>\nSuitcase stand<br \/>\nTravel cot<br \/>\nWaterproof mattress protectors<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Electrical equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4490\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_57263807_m-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_57263807_m-2015.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_57263807_m-2015-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_57263807_m-2015-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Air conditioning or electric fan<br \/>\nAir fryer<br \/>\nAmazon Alexa<br \/>\nBluetooth speaker<br \/>\nDehumidifiers<br \/>\nDishwasher<br \/>\nDVD player<br \/>\nEV charger<br \/>\nFilter coffee machine<br \/>\nFood processor\/blender<br \/>\nFridge\/freezer<br \/>\nHairdryers<br \/>\nHob and oven<br \/>\nHoover<br \/>\nIron<br \/>\nJuicer or smoothie maker<br \/>\nKettle<br \/>\nMicrowave<br \/>\nMilk frother<br \/>\nNespresso<br \/>\nPortable ac unit<br \/>\nSmall alarm clock<br \/>\nSteamer<br \/>\nStraighteners<br \/>\nTelephone (block, international, premium calls \u2013 allow local only)<br \/>\nToasted sandwich maker<br \/>\nToaster<br \/>\nTravel adapter (for foreign visitors)<br \/>\nTV\u2019s plus streaming services (Sky\/Netflix, etc)<br \/>\nUSB charger<br \/>\nWashing machine\/dryer<br \/>\nWireless router<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>First aid &amp; safety equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4491\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/iStock-176763463-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/iStock-176763463-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/iStock-176763463-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/iStock-176763463-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Carbon monoxide alarm<br \/>\nFire blanket<br \/>\nFire extinguisher<br \/>\nFirst aid kit<br \/>\nPlasters<br \/>\nSafety latches on cupboards<br \/>\nSmoke alarm<br \/>\nStair gates<br \/>\nThermometer<br \/>\nWind-up torch and or motion-sensing night lights in case of a power failure<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Cleaning equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4036\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/iStock_000077767137_Small-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/iStock_000077767137_Small-1.jpg 849w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/iStock_000077767137_Small-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Air fresheners<br \/>\nBasic supply of cleaning materials for the bathroom and kitchen<br \/>\nBin liners<br \/>\nBleach<br \/>\nBroom<br \/>\nCleaning gloves<br \/>\nDishwasher tablets\/rinse aid<br \/>\nDisinfectant wipes and spray<br \/>\nDusters<br \/>\nDustpan and brush<br \/>\nHand sanitiser<br \/>\nFace masks<br \/>\nMop &amp; bucket<br \/>\nPlunger<br \/>\nStarter supply of dishwasher and washing machine powder\/tablets<br \/>\nWash basket<br \/>\nWashing up bowl with a new sponge\/disposable cloths\/clean brush\/washing up liquid<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Entertainment<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4250\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/iStock-539122234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/iStock-539122234.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/iStock-539122234-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Art supplies for painting<br \/>\nBooks<br \/>\nColouring book and crayons or a re-usable, wipe clean colouring sheet<br \/>\nDecks of cards<br \/>\nDVDs<br \/>\nFamily board games\/puzzles<br \/>\nGames console (Xbox)<br \/>\nGuide\/walking books<br \/>\nLego<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Outside<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4429\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock_000019476969Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock_000019476969Small.jpg 849w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock_000019476969Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock_000019476969Small-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>BBQ &amp; starter bundle, tools<br \/>\nBeach bag\/rucksack<br \/>\nBeach towels<br \/>\nBodyboards &amp; inflatables<br \/>\nChildren\u2019s toys, bucket and spade<br \/>\nCool box<br \/>\nFold-up chairs<br \/>\nOutside table and chairs<br \/>\nPegs<br \/>\nPicnic rug<br \/>\nPoncho\u2019s<br \/>\nUmbrella<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Accessibility essentials<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Depositphotos_178033006_s-2019.jpg\" alt=\"Father playing playstation in wheelchair\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Depositphotos_178033006_s-2019.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Depositphotos_178033006_s-2019-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Depositphotos_178033006_s-2019-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make your rental more inclusive by accommodating travellers with mobility challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Accessible-height bed and toilet<br \/>\nAccessible parking<br \/>\nFlat, well-lit paths to the entrance<br \/>\nGrab rails in the bathroom<br \/>\nRoll-in shower with seat<br \/>\nStep-free entrance<br \/>\nWide doorways and hallways<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Other<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4493\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_8481496_m-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_8481496_m-2015.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_8481496_m-2015-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Depositphotos_8481496_m-2015-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Baby bath<br \/>\nBatteries<br \/>\nBinoculars, if you have a good view<br \/>\nBlank notepad and pen<br \/>\nChanging mat<br \/>\nClothes drying rack<br \/>\nCoat hooks<br \/>\nDoormat<br \/>\nExtension lead<br \/>\nFlower vases<br \/>\nFor open fires or wood-burners \u2013 ash container, coal scuttle\/log basket, fireguard &amp; fire irons, wood\/charcoal<br \/>\nHigh chair<br \/>\nIroning board<br \/>\nLed candles<br \/>\nMaps<br \/>\nMatches\/lighter<br \/>\nMini sewing Kit<br \/>\nSafe<br \/>\nSpare light bulbs<br \/>\nTissues<br \/>\nToolbox<br \/>\nTravel adapters<br \/>\nTweezers<br \/>\nUniversal phone charger<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Doggy treats<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3546 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/dog-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/dog-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/dog.jpg 566w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Providing pet-friendly amenities will help you attract guests who love to take their companions on holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Dog bed\/blanket<br \/>\nDog bowls<br \/>\nGuide\/map of local walks<br \/>\nPet-friendly pubs guide<br \/>\nPoo bags<br \/>\nToys<br \/>\nTreats<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">A food hamper<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4336\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-508653760.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-508653760.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-508653760-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chocolates<br \/>\nFresh bread &amp; butter<br \/>\nFresh-cut flowers<br \/>\nLocal produce, e.g. a cake, biscuits, cheese or jam<br \/>\nMini cereal variety box<br \/>\nTea\/coffee\/milk, juices and bottled water<\/p>\n<p>Note: remove any opened or leftover items from previous guests.<\/p>\n<p>And the most important \u2013 a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/3505\/guest-information-book\/\">guest information folder<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/3133\/holiday-cottage-welcome-pack-ideas\/\">welcome pack<\/a>\u00a0with details of how to use all of the appliances.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Have we missed anything? Do let us know what you provide in the comments and we will add it to the list.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> 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\u2019s well-equipped and full of extras that you simply don\u2019t get when staying in a hotel. 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