Websites for holiday lets, glamping and days out
People book a stay or a day out on a feeling: the view, the quiet, the fun they're going to have. Your website has to sell that feeling, then make booking direct easy enough that guests don't go back to a booking site that takes a cut.
What your website needs to do
Sell the feeling of being there
Big, beautiful photos or video of the place, the view and the little details, so people can picture themselves there before they read a word.
Availability and prices, clearly
Which dates are free, what each stay costs and what's included, without making people email to ask. That question is the one that loses bookings.
Direct bookings, fewer fees
Every booking taken on your own site is one that doesn't pay a big booking site's commission. The site should make booking direct the easy option.
Everything a guest needs to plan
How to get there, what's nearby, what to bring, check-in times and the house rules, all in one place, which also means fewer questions to answer.
Reasons to come back
Seasonal offers, what's on, and a little personality. A site that feels alive gives past guests a reason to book again.
Demos you can try
These are working demos for made-up businesses. Everything in them could be built for yours.
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Whinberry Huts
The hillside at the top of the page shows the real weather right now (rain, snow, sunsets and stars) with the huts as real photos and a live forecast.
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Farway Travel
A live 3D Earth from NASA imagery: fly to five destinations, then explore each one through interactive photo hotspots.
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The Silk Mill
The website is the attraction: search a dark office by torchlight, turn a cipher wheel and crack the padlock to reach the booking form.
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What people usually ask
I work with businesses across Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Congleton, Poynton, Bollington, Prestbury and Alderley Edge, and further afield over video call.
Can guests book and pay directly on my website?
Yes. Direct booking can show live availability and take payment or a deposit, or link to the booking system you already use. Either way, guests book on your site instead of a commission-taking one.
Can it show the weather or what's on locally?
Yes. The Whinberry Huts demo shows the real weather on the hill, live. Local events, walks and places to eat can be added too, which also helps people find you in searches.
Can I update availability and prices myself?
Yes. Prices, seasonal offers and availability can be set up for you to change, or kept in sync with your booking system so you only update one place.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the number of properties and whether you want direct bookings and payments. You'll get a clear price agreed up front, before any work starts.
Let's talk about your website
Tell me about your business and I'll come back with a clear plan and a price. You'll deal with me from start to finish.