Full Management
Hands-off, end-to-end: marketing, bookings, guest comms, key holding, cleaning, maintenance, statements. Typical commission 15–25%.
15–25% commissionHands-off holiday let management across Cornwall. We'll match you with a vetted local agency handling everything — marketing, bookings, cleaning, key holding, guest communications, statements. Typical commission 15–25% of gross bookings.
Full holiday let management is the hands-off option: the agency runs the property as a trading let on your behalf — they handle marketing, take and process bookings, deal with guests, coordinate cleaning and laundry, hold the keys, manage maintenance call-outs, and send you monthly statements. You retain ownership, set ground rules and target nightly rates, but the operational work is theirs.
Typical Cornwall full-management commission (2026):
What's typically included in full management:
What's typically extra:
Cornwall holiday-let agencies vary enormously — some are national operators (Sykes, Premier Cottages, Cottages.com) running standardised processes; others are boutique Cornwall-only firms with stronger local presence and concierge depth. The right choice depends on your property type, target market, and how hands-on you still want to be. Tell us the basics and we'll match you with two or three candidate agencies suited to that mix.
Getting a vetted full management specialist in Cornwall shouldn't be a guessing game. Here's how the match works.
Fill in the quote form: property postcode, bedroom count, current trading status (already a holiday let, new build, or recently acquired), and any specifics (hot tub, off-grid, listed property).
We pass your details to a vetted Cornwall full management specialist covering your area. They contact you direct with a written proposal — usually within 24–48 hours.
Your chosen specialist onboards the property: contract signature, OTA setup, key handover, cleaning rota, listing photography — whatever the service mix demands.
Need something other than full management? We cover the full range of Cornwall holiday let management — full management, key holding, changeover cleaning, guest communications, letting-only.
Hands-off, end-to-end: marketing, bookings, guest comms, key holding, cleaning, maintenance, statements. Typical commission 15–25%.
15–25% commissionLocal key holder for changeovers, emergencies, contractor access. Retainer plus call-out pricing — ideal for self-managing owners.
From £30/moSame-day Saturday turnovers, linen change, hot-tub sanitising, deep cleans. Cornwall cleaners who know the holiday-let standard.
From £60/turnOutsource the 24/7 inbox. Booking confirmations, inquiry response, mid-stay problem triage, post-stay review chasing.
From £30/moProfessional photography, multi-channel OTA listings (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo), pricing optimisation, calendar sync. You handle the rest.
5–10% or flat feeCornwall holiday-let prices vary by property size and service level. Each proposal is itemised — figures below are the 2026 starting points.
Marketing-only — photography, listings, pricing, calendar sync. You handle the rest.
End-to-end. Marketing, bookings, cleaning, key holding, guest comms, statements.
Monthly retainer + £30–£60 per call-out. For self-managing owners needing local cover.
Per turnover. 2-bed cottage £60–£90; 4-bed £130–£200. Linen typically extra.
We cover the whole of Cornwall — find your nearest town to connect with a vetted local agency in your area.
Everything you need to know about full management in Cornwall.
Standard commission runs 15–20% of gross bookings; boutique / premium service 20–25%. Multi-property portfolio rates can drop to 12–15%. Setup fees are typically £300–£900 covering photography, OTA listings and onboarding. Commission and setup are usually VAT-standard-rated. Annual gross from a 3-bed mid-Cornwall property at £25,000 means commission costs around £4,000–£6,250.
Commission-based is the Cornwall norm (15–25% of gross). Easier alignment of incentives — the agency only earns when you do. Fixed-fee management (some larger national agencies offer this — typically £200–£500/month) is rarer in Cornwall and only competitive for very high-grossing properties. For most owners, commission is the sensible choice.
No — most don't. The Furnished Holiday Lettings regime was abolished from 6 April 2025; you're now treated as standard residential rental income. Agencies generate booking statements, but the tax return is on you (or your accountant). The better agencies will signpost Cornwall holiday-let specialist accountants and flag relevant changes. See our FHL tax guide.
No. The good agencies operate in your name and on your channels — your Airbnb account, your Booking.com listing, your direct-booking site all stay yours, the agency simply has login access. Owner block-out for personal use is always honoured. Capital decisions (refurb, new furniture, pricing strategy) stay yours. Read the management contract carefully for exit terms and cancellation periods.
12 months is most common, with 3-month exit notice. Some boutique agencies offer rolling monthly terms; some larger operators tie you in for 24 months with limited break clauses. Always check the exit terms, what happens to forward bookings if you leave, and whether you keep your OTA listings or have to rebuild from scratch.
Realistically, yes — especially if you're moving from self-managed Airbnb to a professional agency. Improvements come from: professional photography (often +15–25% on inquiries), pricing strategy (dynamic seasonal adjustment beats fixed rates), multi-channel listings (most owner-managed lets only use Airbnb), and faster inquiry response. Typical realistic occupancy uplift on switching to a good agency is 8–15 percentage points.