At Stay Local, we’re all about shining a light on the heart of our communities.
Our blog brings you news, insights, and practical advice on the UK holiday rental market, high street updates, and real-world tips to help small businesses and holiday home owners grow.
Whether you run a holiday let, a café, a shop, or a local group, this is your space.
You have escaped the platforms. Your own website is live, enquiries are landing in your inbox, and guests are excited to book direct. Then comes the question every owner eventually asks: how do I actually take the money? Read more
Platform rules for holiday lets shift often and hit your wallet hard. Learn how a simple holiday let website gives UK owners stability and more direct bookings without the uncertainty. Read more
Discover practical, zero-cost marketing strategies for local cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels to capitalise on the theme park boom. Free tips to attract visitors, boost trade and grow your hospitality business now. Read more
Practical free marketing tips for UK owners in coastal towns to secure direct bookings and keep 100% of profits. Ideal for small business owners and hospitality venues wanting low cost promotion this summer. Read more
Free ways to promote your restaurant or hotel and boost local cafe marketing using UK Facebook groups and forums. Practical tips for hospitality businesses to gain customers on a budget. Read more
Is free parking really the high street panacea? We challenge the myth, showing why paid parking works in thriving towns and what truly brings shoppers back. Read more
Platforms take 15% from holiday home hosts, raising prices for renters. Savvy owners bypass fees with their own sites and Google Maps for direct, cheaper bookings. Read more
How cafes, pubs and restaurants can team up with local micro-influencers for free, authentic promotion that brings in real customers. Simple steps to grow your hospitality business without any marketing spend. Read more
Turn slow days into busy ones for your UK holiday cottage or small hospitality business. Practical local timing tips, simple packages and direct booking ideas that keep more money in your pocket. Read more
Find out why some small UK cafes, B&Bs and service businesses receive plenty of customer reviews while others struggle. Simple tips to encourage feedback and grow direct custom without high commissions. Read more
If you're a small business owner running a simple stamp card loyalty program, you already know how powerful it is. Buy 9 coffees, get the 10th free. Read more
Discover how consistent property names and addresses across booking sites and your holiday let website help UK owners get more direct bookings and keep more of their money without commissions. Read more
A simple holiday let website lets you keep more earnings from direct bookings. See how that extra money can support local suppliers and strengthen your community while growing your business. Read more
Many holiday let owners think platform listings are free or cheap. Discover the hidden costs that eat into your profits and how a simple no commission holiday home website can change that. Read more
UK guests are quietly shifting towards direct bookings for holiday cottages. Learn how a simple no commission holiday home website can help you meet their needs and keep more earnings. Read more
Discover how UK holiday cottage owners are using a no commission holiday home website to gain direct bookings, cut platform fees and build their own guest base for greater control. Read more
