Full Management
Hands-off, end-to-end: marketing, bookings, guest comms, key holding, cleaning, maintenance, statements. Typical commission 15–25%.
15–25% commissionSelf-managing your Cornwall holiday let but need local key cover for changeovers, emergencies, contractor access or guest lockouts? Key-holding-only services from £30/month per property. Insured, vetted local key holders.
Key holding is the right call for owners who handle their own bookings, marketing and guest communications — but live too far away (or don't want to be on-call 24/7) for the practical end of running the property. The key holder is a vetted local who handles physical access, emergencies and contractor coordination on a retainer-plus-call-out basis.
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Typical Cornwall key holding pricing (2026):
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What's typically NOT included (unless you upgrade):
Key holders in our Cornwall network are typically established local cleaners, property managers, or holiday-let owner-operators with spare capacity. We verify identity, insurance and references before referring. Most are willing to take on 5–15 properties across a small radius rather than scale to dozens — which usually means faster response times and more personal service than national property-management firms.
Getting a vetted key holding 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 key holding 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 key holding? 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 key holding in Cornwall.
Standard retainer is £30–£60/month per property, with per-call-out fees of £30–£60 (more for evenings, weekends and out-of-hours). For a typical owner-managed 2-bed property with 30 changeover weeks per year and 2–3 emergency call-outs, expect annual cost £500–£900. Larger properties or multiple-key setups can push monthly retainer to £60–£120.
Most key holders treat as emergencies: guest lockouts, alarm activations, water leaks, heating failure, broken locks, lost guest keys. Not emergencies: routine cleaning issues, minor maintenance, lightbulb changes, contractor escorts pre-arranged. Each agency sets thresholds — check the service-level definition in the contract before signing.
Yes — many Cornwall key holders offer combined service (key holding plus changeover cleaning). Sometimes more cost-effective than splitting providers. Ask up front for a combined rate; expect roughly the standard cleaning rate plus a small monthly key-holding premium.
Key holders carry their own Public Liability insurance for incidents caused by their negligence. However, your property buildings and contents insurance should also be checked — some standard holiday-let policies exclude periods when 'no responsible person is in the property'. Confirm both sides before appointing.
Standard key holding usually doesn't include this — they only attend on call-out. If you want a routine arrival check (lights on, heating started, no obvious issues before guests arrive), this is normally an add-on at £15–£30 per check. Some Cornwall key holders bundle it; others charge separately.
Usually 3 months minimum, then rolling monthly. Some key holders ask for a 12-month commitment if the property is in a difficult-to-cover area (remote moorland, far-west Cornwall). Always check the exit notice period — 30 days is common.