to ask how much you'd spend on a self-catering holiday?

[NeedATan]

Trying to see what is reasonable: If you were looking for a self-catering property in England with two bedrooms, that takes dogs if you have any, that has free wi-fi, free parking, front and back garden, and offers luxury-level amenities, how much would you be prepared to pay for seven nights in high season e.g. school holidays, Christmas, etc? Up to £500? £1,000? More?

[HereBeFuckery]

@DingDongDenny

I think for that cottage you could easily ask £1,200. It's really pretty

This. Such a gorgeous cottage!

[LadyIsabellaWrotham]

Pretty enough cottage but that location isn’t going to be anyone’s first choice.

[MsAnnFrope]

I’ve paid £800 for a 2bed in Wales and £1200 for 3 bed (one of which we didn’t use) in Northumberland in high summer season.
Both times had a location premium for being in lovely villages close to the sea. Both totally worth it.

I’d normally be looking at around £1000 for a week for a place which sleeps 4 in high season. At Christmas and NYE I imagine it would be more.

[Skysblue]

Near a beach / attraction, up to £1300 for the week.

Middle of nowhere, max £900ish

[NoIDontWatchLoveIsland]

£1,500 for peak weeks school holidays, assuming its nicely done out inside... although it's a little far from the coast for me

[NoIDontWatchLoveIsland]

Oh sorry just saw taunton and that's not remotely coastal so more like 1200

[mermaidsariel]

@RampantIvy

I found this cottage, and it looks lovely. If you are the owner *@NeedATan* you need to make the availability calendar work. Most people need to know when they are browsing what is available. I would have just scrolled past and looked elsewhere.

Where’s the link to the cottage?

[BusyLizzie61]

OK, seeing your other post:
1.shower is an over-the-bath
A real negative for me.

1. Speakers are a basic expectation.
2. Netflix is a nice touch. Though I'm not sure of the legalities of your plan as it's for commercial use.
3. "cafetieres in three different sizes and stove top Italian-style ones" Does nothing for me and would only be used by 1 out of 18 people we often holiday with so you may view this as high end provision, I don't.
4. The chopping boards, I would have gone with catering colours and stabdard as that reduces the risks of cross contamination rather than worrying about one friend who would only use bamboo!
5. Thw two private dining chefs that will come to the cottage to cook for you I presume are simply another local service? A service of a housekeeper may sway me, the cleaners wouldn't as I imagine that with all the best will in the world, they'll hardly be the calibre I'd expect from a housekeeper if this is being marketed as high end.

I would expect options such as menu choices with locally sourced foods provided if required. Hot tub or similar. Childcare options from someone with experience /DBS (for friends that use). Detached home with substantial grounds, with extensive country garden that has the ability to still be utilised in wetter or colder weather.
Traditional wooden equipment away from the house for the children.
To be on a walking route, not in the middle of nowhere, but also not metropolis.

It sounds as though you are trying to aim high, but are missing some crucial elements. Perhaps it would be worthwhile joining a chamber of commerce group and to visit some competitors or better still stay in some.

[Dobbyisahouseelf]

You'll be lucky in thar price range. I've just booked a two bed cottage in Dorset for August for £1500 via Airbnb. A bit of an eye opener at the price but I need a break this year and I'm not convinced we will be able to fly safely this summer.

[BusyLizzie61]

£750 is probably about right.

The lack of being able to see availability online is going to hamper you. As is only being listed on 2 sites.

[CuriousaboutSamphire]

@denverRegina

Dogs and luxury definitely don't go hand in hand!

They do if you are a dog owner and the owner if the property has set it up that way.

Having been to a few very high end perfectly clean properties since we got the dog I'd say it's perfectly possible.

If you don't have/like dogs rent something else. But don't pretend your opinion is the only one, let alone the only right one!

[reluctantbrit]

It really depends. I personally like comfort, so decent bedrooms for all of us, I like a good equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a washing machine and just a nice decor. In England you will spend time indoors, regardless when you go.

Depending on the area and season that may mean a bit of money.

In general we paid for one week between £1000 - 1500, off season Cornwall in October was still over £1000.

We did Corwall, Stirling, Norfolk, Chester, Forest of Dean. It also depends how remote you are. The Forest of Dean one was away from everything so mid August we paid less than £1000 and still had everything plus a hot tub. But you needed to drive to go everywhere, no pub in sight to walk to.

[SwimBaby]

How far is it from the sea?

[rentnotsub]

Probably up to £1000 a week at the moment, simply because we aren't going abroad so makes me more inclined to spend more in the uk. Last year we had a massive apartment with balcony and sea/beach views for £750, with a shared outdoor pool. It was great!

[rentnotsub]

The fact that it's inland and very rural would put me off paying up to Max of £1000. I like to be able to walk to the pub and shop...and be close to the sea.

[RolloverRollover]

I stay in AirBnB's regularly. I wouldn't spend more than £120 a night but I don't go away in high season.

[Roselilly36]

Usually around £1200 for nice cottage, 3 bed, two bath etc. This year the prices are crazy, so we won’t bother this summer. X3 usual prices this summer.

[SwimBaby]

I think £1200 during the school holidays and about half that during term time.

[Kitfish]

I've just rented a 3 bedroom house in Somerset for high season this year and it cost me £3000 for the week. Not sure you'll get much for £1000.

[LivingDeadGirlUK]

It's a lovely looking Cottage OP but I've never really considered Taunton a holiday destination. I will say though I can't drive so it may just be me. You can't really get much further from the sea there!

[LivingDeadGirlUK]

(sorry to anyone from Taunton I may have offended there!)

[Billandben444]

We've got a Haven 2-bedroom basic mobile home on the beach in Norfolk first week of August. It includes indoor pool and entertainment of sorts. We booked a couple of months ago for £800 and the same holiday is now £1250. For a caravan.

[RampantIvy]

I'm not bothered about having a holiday by the sea, and the cottage in question ticks a lot of boxes for us. Not everyone wants a holiday on the coast.

[user143677433]

Usually £1,500-£2k for a week in Northumberland, but looking at 2-3 times that this year.

[birdglasspen]

I allow dogs and my place is spotless. Never had a complaint from a dog owner or a non-dog owner. I'll still allow dogs as I know how hard it is to find somewhere nice which allows dogs. Which is in part down to lots of dog owners allowing their dogs to do anything they like in a holiday house instead of treating it with respect! Still there are some decent ones :-) Good cleaning + dogs can still = luxury!