30 | LUXlife Magazine Best for Luxury Holiday Lettings 2025 – UK The Cotswolds is one of the most remarkable areas of the UK, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that occupies a large section of the English countryside and spans five counties. From the quaint villages of Gloucestershire to the historic towns of Oxfordshire, every area of the Cotswolds has its own unique sense of character. StayCotswold is the largest independent holiday lettings agency in the area, with its portfolio of over 260 properties showcasing the best of what the region has to offer. Tracy Archer, the owner and director here, caught up with us for more. Quaint villages of golden stone and thatched idylls. Rolling hills and market towns with historic buildings aplenty - the Cotswolds has it all. Whatever the perfect backdrop looks like for their Cotswolds getaway, StayCotswold will help its customers find it, drawing from a diverse property portfolio covering everything from dog-friendly cottages to elegant country houses and distinctive barn conversions. Every property available through the site has been carefully curated, subject to a rigorous quality assessment to ensure it merits inclusion in the lavish StayCotswold collection. Beyond the quality of its hand-selected portfolio, there are many reasons why StayCotswold is the go-to place to book a Cotswold cottage. These include the ability to book directly (securing the best guaranteed price in the process) and with confidence knowing that the agency has been highly rated on review platforms including Google Reviews. Guests can also access the wealth of expert knowledge possessed by this independent and local agency and even receive unique offers and discounts to local businesses and points of interest. Diving deeper into the benefits behind the online VIP guest portal, Tracy told us: “Our exclusive VIP Passes for carefully selected Cotswold attractions provide genuine added value and enhance the luxury experience for StayCotswold guests.” She continued: “Having nurtured strong relationships with premier local establishments, including distinguished gastropubs, much-loved food delivery services, independent cafés, and a range of attractions, we offer our guests an exceptional selection of special privileges and experiences that give their holiday a special touch." “The VIP Guest Offers section within our comprehensive Cotswold Guide continues to expand, reflecting our commitment to enriching our guests’ experience of this remarkable region through privileged access and unique opportunities.” However, what really makes StayCotswold stand out in this space is its unrivalled local knowledge discussed above, which is something that other holiday letting agencies simply cannot match. The aforementioned Cotswold Guide is a great example of this, but it is far from the only one. Tracy and the team also craft engaging content for social media, sharing their top picks for places visitors should go and the best places to stay nearby. As a result of initiatives such as this, StayCotswold’s portfolio has undergone significant growth over the past three years, going from 60 properties in 2021 to more than 260 today. One of the areas in which this portfolio has developed the most is through its dogfriendly Cotswold holiday cottages, of which approximately 164 are now available. Despite its portfolio increasing considerably, the agency has not faltered on its commitment to quality, seen through each property being rented out an average of 50 times a year. Impressively, as Tracy shared, this is just the beginning: “Anticipating emerging market trends, we have developed a collection of 31 properties featuring hot tubs and have even introduced shepherd’s hut accommodation to meet the increasing demand for luxury glamping experiences.” Guiding the agency as it expands this portfolio is the overarching belief that even the shortest trip should form incredible, long-lasting memories. Finally, if a prospective Cotswolds holidaymaker is still on the fence about choosing StayCotswold for their next trip, it is certainly worth mentioning just how incredible the agency is for those whose properties it lets through its website. StayCotswold is everything a property owner could want and more, with the team going the extra mile to make sure that the letting process runs smoothly, offering peace of mind to both parties. Recognised in this programme as the Best for Luxury Holiday Lettings 2025 – UK, StayCotswold’s portfolio alone would have been enough to secure it this well-deserved title. However, the team here underpin the accommodation they represent with a slew of local insights and inspiration, ensuring every escape to the Cotswolds is unforgettable. With a series of last-minute deals also available, there has never been a better time to explore this magical part of England, nor a better place to find the right holiday home for your stay. Contact: Tracy Archer Company: StayCotswold Web Address: https://www.staycotswold.com/
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