Do you really want fluffy towels and new linens? What are your limits with country holiday lets?

[cottageinthecountry]

I'm about to renovate a cottage for letting out for holidays. It's in a very rural position and can withstand a lot of wear and tear regarding mud and wildlife. I'm letting it out on Airbnb which has been great but I'm quickly getting drawn into the competitive linen game.

It's a great place for children and pets to charge about in the mud and I'm almost certain this will be brought into the house on a regular basis - it's rural position is its charm. But how do I market something so that people don't expect it to be spotless as a spa resort and give me bad ratings and disgruntled reviews?

I would be grateful if you could tell me what you prefer - a bit of mud and insect life or a spotless haven? What are your boundaries?

Hellymelly you're too late, the guest hot washed them!

Bumbling, I agree with no cleaning. Pointless to do extra really, that's what you pay for. Disagree about baking though, a good rainy day activity.

I have reduced numbers to 6-8 and changed the price but it's still relatively cheap (and cheerful). We are in discussion with the planning people about change of use, conservation, listed buildings consent etc so one room is on hold until we have more info from the council.

I ordered fabulous towels from cottonvale.co.uk with my holiday cottage name embroidered on tgem