{"id":5175,"date":"2025-12-10T09:12:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/?p=5175"},"modified":"2025-12-10T10:52:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:52:04","slug":"christmas-cottage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Airbnb or Holiday Cottage for Christmas"},"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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s something truly magical about staying in a cosy holiday cottage at Christmas and New Year. Guests aren\u2019t just booking a place to stay, they are looking to create unforgettable memories with friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our tips to prepare your Airbnb or holiday let for Christmas and make your guests\u2019 Christmas experience the best one yet.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Why decorate your holiday cottage for Christmas?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Decorating your holiday let for Christmas and New Year can be beneficial for several reasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Enhanced guest experience<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Christmas decorations create a warm, cosy and welcoming atmosphere, which enhances the guest experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Encourages positive reviews<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Thoughtful and well-executed Christmas decorations can lead to positive guest reviews.\u00a0Guests appreciate the extra effort and special touches that go into decorating your holiday cottage to make their stay memorable. This can lead to glowing guest reviews and a higher rating.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Increased booking appeal<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Photos of a holiday home that is beautifully decorated for the festive season will capture the attention of guests specifically looking for a Christmas cottage. Christmas decorations can set your holiday let apart from others in the area, potentially attracting more bookings.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Photo opportunities<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Decorating your holiday cottage for Christmas provides an opportunity to take eye-catching photos for your property&#8217;s online listings. Guests are more likely to book a property when they can visualise their festive stay in a cosy winter retreat.<\/p>\n<p>It can also lead to guests sharing their stay at your cottage on social media, giving you free marketing and potentially attracting future guests.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Provide a festive hamper<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The holidays are known for relishing tasty treats and beverages which evoke the feelings of cosiness and nostalgia. Surprise your guests upon arrival with an extra special Christmas welcome pack filled with festive goodies.<\/p>\n<p>To get guests in the Christmas spirit, include some firm festive favourites, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot chocolate and all the trimmings \u2013 squirty cream, marshmallows and cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>Mince pies and Christmas pudding<\/li>\n<li>An assortment of cheeses<\/li>\n<li>Christmas marmalade &amp; chutneys<\/li>\n<li>Ingredients for Christmas cooking: cookie\u2019s, yule log cake or a gingerbread house kit<\/li>\n<li>Toiletries that feature Christmas smells like cinnamon, orange and cranberry<\/li>\n<li>Christmas DVDs<\/li>\n<li>Provide some Northern Lights Colour Fire Cones for your open fire (they change the colour of flames to replicate the Northern Lights)<\/li>\n<li>Party hats, crackers and balloons<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to leave a handwritten Christmas card for your guests too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For families travelling with children, include items for the youngsters to enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweet treats \u2013 chocolates, candy canes &amp; selection boxes<\/li>\n<li>A small toy from Santa \u2013 Rudolph, Snowman or an Elf<\/li>\n<li>A book (e.g. The Snowman) to read on Christmas eve<\/li>\n<li>Reindeer dust for the children to sprinkle \u2013 and a carrot, of course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you fill your Christmas hamper, check if any guests have allergies or if anyone is vegan. Be creative with your selection. What would delight you as a guest?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Deck the halls<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opt for durable, tasteful decorations that appeal to a broad audience, and that can withstand multiple uses.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Christmas tree\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>A Christmas tree is a must for any Christmas cottage. Dress up an artificial tree with twinkling white lights, a selection of tasteful decorations, and place a few wrapped empty boxes under the tree. Consider placing a few smaller trees around the house on a console or side table for added cheer.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Fairy lights<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Fairy lights bring a special kind of festive magic and warmth. Drape them across your fireplace, hang them over door frames, mirrors or bed frames to make the property extra cosy. Outdoor lights for the entrance and garden are also a nice addition.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Festive foliage<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nA pretty wreath of holly, mistletoe, and other festive foliage placed on the front door and windows is another easy way to welcome your guests as they arrive.\u00a0Incorporating various types of greenery into your holiday decor can really elevate the atmosphere. Think about adding garlands, poinsettia, sprayed pinecones, bowls of dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks to bring a touch of nature and festive charm.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Stockings<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nWhether hung on the mantelpiece, over the bedpost or by the tree, Christmas stockings are a lovely touch for families spending Christmas day in your cottage.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Tableware<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Include table coverings, napkins, crackers and a centrepiece.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Christmas scents<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Use scents of the season to add extra charm to your holiday cottage. The fresh smell of pine, the warm scent of cinnamon, spices and the inviting smell of gingerbread are all scents tied to Christmas memories.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Make sure your kitchen is fully stocked<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Family, comfort, and food are among the most important things during the festive holiday. Guests will have booked your holiday cottage (over a hotel) so they can cook and enjoy delicious meals.\u00a0Cooking during this time can be a stressful experience, so make sure guests have everything they need to cook hassle-free festive meals.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Grocery delivery<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guests will likely have travelled from out of town, so they\u2019ll need to buy the groceries required for meals. They can save time by pre-ordering a grocery delivery from local supermarkets and recommended independent suppliers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Load up on logs<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nothing makes a winter night cosier than lighting the fire and watching the flames flicker. With store opening times being limited and the demand for toasty rooms being high, providing extra logs during festive weeks is essential.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Christmas is a time when families and close friends reunite and celebrate the holidays. The classic British winter weather means guests are likely to spend time indoors, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/4835\/rainy-day-ideas\/\">include fun games and activities<\/a> that families can enjoy together.\u00a0Provide a selection of board games, such as Scrabble, Monopoly, Jenga, Pictionary, Cluedo, Trivial Pursuit, a pack of cards or karaoke. Arts and crafts are a great idea for children.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Provide a what\u2019s on guide<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the festive period, there will be lots of festive events taking place in the local area. Provide a \u2018what\u2019s on guide\u2019 that highlights events that may be of interest to your guests during their time at your property.<\/p>\n<p>Such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restaurants and pubs that are open on Christmas Day<\/li>\n<li>The best pubs with cosy fires<\/li>\n<li>The best walks for a crisp and sunny winter morning<\/li>\n<li>The best Christmas markets, Christmas lights switch-on and where to see Santa<\/li>\n<li>Make a list of your favourite local shops for some last-minute Christmas shopping<\/li>\n<li>The best place to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve<\/li>\n<li>Boxing Day swims<\/li>\n<li>Christmas carol services and churches offering a Christingle service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Help minimise travel stress<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help ensure your guests\u2019 holiday gets off to the perfect start, try to minimise travel stress.<\/p>\n<p>Try to be flexible with your arrival and departure days. Avoid peak dates such as Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year\u2019s Eve, so guests can avoid congestion on the roads.<\/p>\n<p>At this time of year, there\u2019s an increase in adverse weather. If there are travel warnings in place, contact your guests so they know the local weather conditions and if there are any potential problems reaching your property. Provide shovels to clear the driveway, should guests be snowed in, and make sure there is a supply of rock salt to prevent falls on icy surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Spending Christmas in a holiday cottage can be a memorable experience for family and friends. As a host, providing unexpected thoughtful features and attention to detail mean guests will enjoy their stay even more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Finally, make sure you enjoy your Christmas break just as much as your guests.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\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> There\u2019s something truly magical about staying in a cosy holiday cottage at Christmas and New Year. Guests aren\u2019t 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\u2019 Christmas experience the best one yet. Why decorate &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-holiday-letting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Decorating Your Holiday Let Cottage for Christmas<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With a little imagination, you can create a memorable Christmas and New Year getaway your guests will love. Here are our top tips:\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Decorating Your Holiday Let Cottage for Christmas\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"With a little imagination, you can create a memorable Christmas and New Year getaway your guests will love. Here are our top tips:\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Tips for Marketing &amp; Running a Successful Holiday Let\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-10T09:12:08+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-10T10:52:04+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Philip\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Philip\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/\",\"name\":\"Decorating Your Holiday Let Cottage for Christmas\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-10T09:12:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-10T10:52:04+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9155ce047da1ffc98839b2464a5d494a\"},\"description\":\"With a little imagination, you can create a memorable Christmas and New Year getaway your guests will love. Here are our top tips:\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg\",\"width\":999,\"height\":667,\"caption\":\"warm christmas setting by fire\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Prepare Your Airbnb or Holiday Cottage for Christmas\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Tips for Marketing &amp; Running a Successful Holiday Let\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9155ce047da1ffc98839b2464a5d494a\",\"name\":\"Philip\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e868fd95213fdf7fdbc976d34987825?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e868fd95213fdf7fdbc976d34987825?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Philip\"},\"description\":\"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.\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/author\/phil\/\"}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Decorating Your Holiday Let Cottage for Christmas","description":"With a little imagination, you can create a memorable Christmas and New Year getaway your guests will love. Here are our top tips:","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Decorating Your Holiday Let Cottage for Christmas","og_description":"With a little imagination, you can create a memorable Christmas and New Year getaway your guests will love. Here are our top tips:","og_url":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/","og_site_name":"Tips for Marketing &amp; Running a Successful Holiday Let","article_published_time":"2025-12-10T09:12:08+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-10T10:52:04+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg"}],"author":"Philip","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Philip","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/","url":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/","name":"Decorating Your Holiday Let Cottage for Christmas","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg","datePublished":"2025-12-10T09:12:08+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-10T10:52:04+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9155ce047da1ffc98839b2464a5d494a"},"description":"With a little imagination, you can create a memorable Christmas and New Year getaway your guests will love. Here are our top tips:","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Depositphotos_133362872_m-2015.jpg","width":999,"height":667,"caption":"warm christmas setting by fire"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/5175\/christmas-cottage\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Prepare Your Airbnb or Holiday Cottage for Christmas"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/","name":"Tips for Marketing &amp; Running a Successful Holiday Let","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9155ce047da1ffc98839b2464a5d494a","name":"Philip","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e868fd95213fdf7fdbc976d34987825?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e868fd95213fdf7fdbc976d34987825?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Philip"},"description":"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.","sameAs":["http:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk"],"url":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/author\/phil\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5175"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5175"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7170,"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5175\/revisions\/7170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schofields.ltd.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}