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There is a rustic, romantic charm to The Lake District that leaves a deep impression on guests. Whether they’re first-time visitors or regular holidaymakers, people fall in love with the winding, picturesque walking routes, the breathtaking falls, and glacial ribbon lakes among others.
This area is already magical, but you can make it even better. For people who have a Lake District holiday lodge, here are some easy things you can do to make people’s visits more memorable:
Make it easy to find your place
You might know the route to your lodge like the back of your hand. Having driven that winding lane countless times, you know where there is a bump on the road, or which turn makes your tyres a little squeaky. For someone who is not quite familiar with the area, it might not be as smooth of a ride.
Help your guests arrive easily by giving them the right directions. Put as many accurate details as you can; if possible, provide a map with visual information. Helping your guests in this way will make a difference. They will spend less time getting lost and more time enjoying the lodge.
Mind the details
Go the extra step by giving your guests a welcome pack. Take this opportunity to showcase local products in which the community takes pride, and include holiday essentials like tissue, bath soap, and small toiletries. Doing this helps your guests freshen up immediately after arriving—no need to dig into bags for bath items. It also gets their Lake District holiday off on a great start.
Also, pay attention to things like patterns on plates, which doorknobs and handles need fixing, cobwebs and dirt on hard-to-reach spaces and the like. Mismatched crockery, dusty shelves, and broken handles make it seem like the owners neglect the place.
Furthermore, display your property information folder. Please put it on a coffee table or beside your guest book. This practice lets your guests get answers about the lodge before needing to contact the housekeeper or the owners. Also, this folder must have updated information.
Sort out old items in storage
Holiday lodges tend to have catch-all drawers or cabinets where people stuff items. These spaces could contain anything from leaflets to broken hangers, business cards and even items left behind by previous guests.
Have an occasional, regular clearing out to keep clutter at a minimum. Watch for these old fliers and clutter in guest rooms as well; a visitor might find an old magazine with top restaurants in the nearby towns and try to visit, only to discover that they had closed.
Pay attention to the chatter
Open your visitor log once in a while and note anything that guests repeatedly mention, whether positive or not. Think if this is something that you can improve, or if there is someone you can hire to do the updates for you.
You could also ask friends to stay over for a couple of nights and get their honest feedback. Choose people whose opinions you trust but are not familiar with your lodge yet. You would be surprised at what things you overlook, and a fresh set of eyes are always welcome.
Conclusion
Each lodge is different. These properties all have their own layout and style, and they are in towns with different local charms. If you highlight the best of what you offer, people are certainly going to keep choosing you for their holidays.
For Lake District renting lodges, nothing beats ours at The Pastures! We build homes with craftsmanship and excellence in mind, and we have a flourishing rental business here at Meadows End. Get in touch with us for more details!
