StayCotswold has been awarded the title of ‘Luxury Self Catering Accommodation Provider of the Year 2023/24′ in the Central England Prestige Awards and has scooped the ‘Best Independent Luxury Holiday Let Agency in the UK’ accolade at the global LuxLife Resort & Retreat Awards 2024.
Winning in both award schemes against tough competition is a huge achievement for the Stow-on-the-Wold based firm, which has an impressive portfolio of over 200 luxury holiday homes, including cosy cottages, barn conversions, country houses and quaint shepherd’s huts.
LuxLife and The Prestige Awards celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises excelling in their market. StayCotswold impressed judges in areas such as service excellence, quality of the brand, innovative practices and business growth.
The triumphs follow a bumper year for StayCotswold, with soaring numbers of consumers choosing them for their holiday bookings. The company delivered over 9,000 bookings in the year to March, a rise of 46 per cent on the previous 12 months, and a 45 per cent increase in gross booking value.
The firm was chosen as the winner for providing guests and property owners with personalised attention and delivering a level of service that keeps a growing number of guests coming back year-after-year. Outstanding features include VIP Passes for ‘hidden gem’ Cotswold attractions that add value and exclusivity for guests.
StayCotswold is the Cotswolds’ largest independent holiday let business based in the region. Supporting local is the firm’s ethos, and the 18-strong team partners with businesses in the area and hires local staff with expert knowledge of the Cotswold‘s vast array of activities and attractions.
StayCotswold’s strong relationships with local companies, including pubs, food delivery services, cafés and attractions allow guests to enjoy a wide selection of exclusive offers. The business has in recent months forged partnerships across the region with firms including: Hawkstone Brewery, Cotswolds Distillery, Visit the Cotswolds and Cotswold Farm Park to name just a few.
Tracy Archer, owner director atStayCotswold, says: “Both awardsrecognise the effort our team puts into attracting and retaining a growing number of owners, with the most beautiful properties in the best areas. Judges were impressed by the great lengths ourguest services team goes to in delivering a high-quality, authentic holiday experience in the gorgeous Cotswolds’ countryside.”