With so many holiday lets on offer in the UK, how do you make your property stand out from the crowd? Well it’s worth considering the fact that almost all holiday makers will be banking on spending some of their time outside. With the unpredictability of British weather to contend with, it’s sometimes pot luck whether or not your holiday guests get to do so.
A patio awning, or outdoor canopy, provides your holiday guests with an outdoor spot to relax at anytime of the day and night whatever the weather. Here’s how an outdoor canopy will attract guests and transform your holiday let.
Provide shade on sunny days
Even the UK has heatwaves! Providing a shaded outdoor space for your holiday guests is a real plus. Sitting outside in the summer months is what most holidaymakers love to do, whether to play board games, admire the garden views, read a book, chat or even have an afternoon nap. But with increasing awareness of the danger of the sun’s harmful UV rays, holidaymakers are always on the lookout for a shady spot. A canopy is a really attractive feature to holidaymakers who want to enjoy the outdoors but stay out of the midday sun.
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Protection from all weathers
Anyone living in the UK will know that unfortunately sunshine isn’t guaranteed, even in the height of summer. Well, an awning not only offers a spot of shade when it is super sunny, it keeps your holiday guests protected from unpredictable British weather too. Additional awning features you may wish to consider are retractable sides for protection against the wind, integrated guttering, lighting and heating, which makes them even more effective against the elements.
Holidaymakers will see an awning as a bonus, enabling them to spend time outside whatever the weather. It could entice potential bookers to choose your holiday home over other holiday lets.
Outdoor dining is a holiday must
Everyone loves to eat al-fresco when they are away on holiday and an awning or canopy will ensure your guests can do that whatever the weather. Providing a BBQ for your holiday guests is also a definite winner as it makes dining outside so easy.
Encouraging your guests to eat outside could save on food spills and stains on your interior furnishings too! I bet you didn’t realise that eating outside is actually beneficial for your health!
Protect outdoor furniture
Keeping holiday let outdoor furniture in top condition can be tricky, especially when you are reliant on holidaymakers putting furniture away to protect it from the elements. While many outdoor furniture options can stay outside in all weathers, cushions and some furniture are more prone to wear and tear when left outside.
A patio awning ensures your outdoor furniture is protected from the elements, and there’s no worrying about getting it packed away when the weather turns nasty.
Maximise space
If your holiday property offers limited indoor space, adding an awning is a great way to increase the living space on offer to guests. Outdoor sofas, corner seats or benches set in a covered space are something holidaymakers will be attracted to when selecting a holiday property.
An awning is an attractive feature for holidaying families with young children. An awning gives kids an outdoor space to play on holiday, even when the weather isn’t playing ball! There’s lots of evidence to suggest that children benefit from being outside so parents will love this. Kids also don’t mind getting wet, so they can still play in the garden during a shower, while parents can keep a close eye on them and keep dry under the awning.
Add style
A patio awning can add that little bit of extra wow factor to your holiday let. An attractive, well-designed awning can have a transformative effect on the appearance of your property. Many of the awnings available are a far cry from the frilly, striped and outdated awnings of the past. A cool modern awning can make your holiday let look incredibly stylish.
Entice your guests with copy on your website about how they can enjoy a morning coffee, an al-fresco lunch or an evening BBQ outdoors whatever the weather and watch the bookings come flying in. Of course you’ll need an SEO plan to get people to find you online.
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