🏡 Is Managing Your Holiday Let Becoming a Full-Time Job? Here’s How to Get Your Time Back.

When you first bought your holiday home, you probably imagined slow mornings with coffee on the patio, happy guests leaving glowing reviews, and a steady bit of extra income rolling in.

But the reality? Often it’s back-to-back laundry loads, guest messages pinging at midnight, and trying to find a replacement cleaner hours before check-in.

You’re not alone — we meet Dorset and Somerset owners regularly who tell us they never expected it to take up quite so much time.

---

When the “fun investment” becomes another job

One of our owners came to us after trying to juggle a full-time job, the school run, and a “fun investment” that quickly became a full-on second career. They loved the property itself, but not the constant cycle of guest changeovers, supplies, maintenance, and reviews.

Now, with our support, they get to enjoy all the perks of owning a holiday home during school holidays — and none of the stress during term time.

That’s exactly what good management should do: give you back your evenings, your weekends, and your peace of mind.

---

Why holiday let management matters more than ever

The holiday rental market in the South West is more competitive than it’s ever been. Guests expect spotless properties, prompt replies, thoughtful extras, and five-star service — even from small, independent owners.

That’s hard to deliver when you’re managing everything yourself. And yet, many big agencies charge high percentages without offering the flexibility owners actually need.

At Key Turner Management, we’ve spent almost a decade helping Dorset and Somerset owners strike the balance — combining professional support with the freedom to stay as hands-on (or hands-off) as they like.

---

Local, flexible, and built around you

Because we’re based right here in Dorset, we know the local contractors, the quirks of rural Wi-Fi, and even which supermarkets stock your guests’ favourite welcome treats. That local insight means problems get solved faster — and your property stays in top shape all year round.

Our services cover everything from housekeeping and linen to guest liaison, maintenance, welcome hampers, fire logs, and emergency callouts. You can choose full management, or just the tasks that take up your time.

And with changeovers starting from £50 and monthly management from £125, our pricing scales naturally with your bookings — so you only pay for what you need.

---

Peace of mind, not paperwork

Running a successful holiday let doesn’t have to mean giving up your own weekends. Whether you live locally or miles away, reliable management means fewer late-night calls, smoother changeovers, and happier guests.

As recently featured in West Dorset Magazine, we’re proud to be part of a network of local, family-run businesses supporting homeowners across the South West.

If you’re ready to get your time back (and fall in love with your holiday home again), we’d love to help.

call Emma on 07846 329129.