{"id":5689,"date":"2023-12-13T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5689"},"modified":"2025-04-16T16:13:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:13:39","slug":"choose-fully-managed-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/choose-fully-managed-service\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons to Choose Our Fully Managed Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>As the local experts in holiday letting, we pride ourselves on offering our owners the very best Property Service possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you become a Lakelovers owner, you can enjoy a bespoke holiday cottage management service for your property, tailored to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Here we list the top 7 reasons why our fully managed service is the best out there. Keep reading to find out more&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>1. Cleaning &amp; Laundry<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8391\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Ambleside\/Jenever-Cottage-1043127.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8391\" class=\"wp-image-8391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/Blog-images-640x427-2025-04-16T144550.002.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Ambleside\/Jenever-Cottage-1043127.html\">Jenever Cottage<\/a>, Ambleside Ref. 1043127<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you choose Lakelovers holiday let management services, we will assign a cleaner to your property. They will be responsible for cleaning the property, and carrying out optional deep cleans and handling the holiday cottage linen and laundry ready for each arrival, alternatively we can offer hire linen and towels, (for complete peace of mind) or owners can provide their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your cleaner will also assist with any lost property and any potential property damages, submitting photos as and when required as per our damages procedure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2. Property Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/07\/A-locksmith-using-a-drill-on-a-door-lock-1.jpg\" alt=\"A locksmith using a drill on a door lock\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When something breaks, stops working or needs replacing there\u2019s no need to panic. As part of our Property Services, we have a team of fully trained and experienced maintenance operatives who will attend quickly to jobs, assessing, repairing issues and also problem solving. For the more complex issues we can call upon our network of external professional trades such as local Gas Safe Engineers, Electricians, Plumbers and Chimney Sweeps for those specialist jobs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>3. Welcome Packs<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When arriving on holiday after a long journey, there\u2019s nothing better than putting your feet up with a cuppa! We can provide a range of optional welcome packs for each of your incoming guests to get their trip off to the best possible start. Our welcome packs include tea, coffee, biscuits, sugar, milk and hot chocolate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We can also provide cleaning starter packs, toiletry packs, and other bespoke items etc too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/6-essentials-for-your-guest-welcome-pack\/\">Click here<\/a> for more welcome pack advice<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. 24\/7 Emergency Helpline<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/07\/Lakes-Blog-images-640x427-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200349257 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200349257 BCX0\">Sometimes things do go wrong and the last thing you need is a call from distressed guests. With our holiday cottage management<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200349257 BCX0\">\u00a0team<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200349257 BCX0\">, we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200349257 BCX0\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200349257 BCX0\"> a 24\/7 Out of Hours helpline for guests to reach us at any time. We are here to help guests and owners in dealing with emergency situations and resolve any issues during out of office hours<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200349257 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW200349257 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>5. Reviewing Guest Feedback<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/07\/Lakes-Blog-images-640x427-18.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">O<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">ur local teams<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\"> are<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">constantly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">review<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\"> guest feedback to ensure our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">high standards<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\"> are always <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">maintained<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">. We<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\"> look to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\"> address any issues raised, liaise with cleaners and other suppliers to resolve any <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">problems<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\"> and make sure any suggestions from guests are passed onto you to help get the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">best potential<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\">from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185684513 BCX0\"> your property.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW185684513 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>6. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157671936 BCX0\">Annual Quality Assessments<\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8392\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Ambleside\/Landower-House-1053392.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8392\" class=\"wp-image-8392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/12\/Blog-images-640x427-2025-04-16T155551.682.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Ambleside\/Landower-House-1053392.html\">Landower House,<\/a> Ambleside Ref. 1053392<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212024783 BCX0\"><span data-teams=\"true\">All Lakelovers properties are rated using our sister company Sykes Cottages tick score system. Our Property Consultants handpick, approve, and assign tick ratings to the property during the initial onboarding stage. The aim is to provide guest accommodation that meets the minimum requirement and is safe, clean and comfortable. There is no fee as this service is included in enrolment with Lakelovers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In the simplest of terms, our grading system can be summarised as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 ticks \u2013\u00a0Clean, comfortable, well presented\u00a0and well run<\/li>\n<li>3 ticks &#8211; Good level of quality and comfort<\/li>\n<li>4 ticks &#8211; Excellent standard throughout<\/li>\n<li>5 ticks &#8211; Exceptional standard with a degree of luxury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212024783 BCX0\"><span data-teams=\"true\">Read more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/letyourcottage\/advice\/article\/sykes-tick-rating-guide\">Sykes Tick Rating Guide<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For owners who prefer a star rated scheme, this annual inspection is run by <strong>Visit England Assessment Services <\/strong>which is the national accreditation scheme. There is a fee involved with this scheme, for more details <a href=\"https:\/\/visitenglandassessmentservices.com\/our-schemes\/join-the-self-catering-scheme\/\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact the local team for help or advice with the grading systems<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>7. Local Offices<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\">Although we have branches located in Windermere and Keswick to support owners and our guests, our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\">Property Services team <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\">is centrally located<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\"> in the Lake District in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\">Ambleside<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\">. Our friendly staff are always on hand to listen to your questions, offer help and support and give out <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\">experienced<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151927610 BCX0\"> advice whenever you need it.<\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Now that you&#8217;ve got all the information to decide whether to choose our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/choose-fully-managed-service\/\">fully managed service<\/a>, why not expand your knowledge further with our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/what-are-guests-looking-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what guests are looking for when they visit your holiday property.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information about all our holiday let management services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/letyourcottage\/\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Give our local team a call on <strong>015394 88855<\/strong>\u00a0or email us at<a href=\"mailto:owners@lakelovers.co.uk\"><strong> owners@lakelovers.co.uk<\/strong><\/a>. Alternatively, <span data-teams=\"true\">complete the form below to request contact from our team, including a copy of our <strong>FREE Owner Guide<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/sykescottages.jotform.com\/jsform\/250763242009956\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>** This blog has been adapted based on original content written by Alice Wills Nov 2019 by Gaynor Anderson Apr 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the local experts in holiday letting, we pride ourselves on offering our owners the very best Property Service possible. When you become a Lakelovers owner, you can enjoy a bespoke holiday cottage management service for your property, tailored to suit your needs. 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