Holiday Let Management — Dorset, New Forest & Salisbury
Holiday letting should give you freedom — not another job
Full Bed Hosts manages your holiday let across Dorset, the New Forest and Salisbury. You'll work directly with James — not a call centre — and your property will earn while you simply enjoy the income.
We can list your property across all major booking platforms
Or go one step further — we build your own direct booking website to cut out platform fees entirely and maximise your earnings.
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Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
New to Holiday Letting
From your very first call, we guide you through everything — photography, compliance, pricing, and your first guests. Most properties are live and earning within 3–5 weeks of onboarding.
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Tired of Self-Managing
We take over entirely — late-night messages, cleaning coordination, maintenance, pricing. You get the income without the operational weight. Your time is genuinely yours again.
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Want to Grow Direct Bookings
We build your property its own SEO-optimised direct booking website, cutting platform fees and building a loyal guest base that books with you — not through Airbnb.
Find out moreOwner Journey
What Changes When You Work With Us
Most owners come to us after months of frustration. Here's what's different on the other side.
Self-Managing
Hands-Off Income
What We Offer
Everything You Need, All in One Place
Full Holiday Let Management
Guest communications, cleaning coordination, maintenance, dynamic pricing, and reviews — handled end-to-end so you can focus on the things that matter to you.
Learn moreAirbnb Management
We maintain Superhost status across our portfolio — giving your listing priority search placement and higher guest trust from day one.
Learn moreDirect Booking Websites
We build your property its own SEO-optimised website so returning guests can book direct — cutting platform fees and giving you full control of your revenue.
Learn moreSetup & Launch
New to holiday letting? We guide you through everything — photography, listings, pricing, branding — and have properties live and earning within weeks.
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How We're Different
We're Not Just Another Airbnb Manager
Most holiday let management companies do the same thing: list you on Airbnb, take their commission, and hope for the best. We take a fundamentally different view.
At Full Bed Hosts, we're a boutique hospitality partner. We start by understanding who your ideal guest is — then build your property's brand, marketing, and guest experience around attracting exactly that person. Over time, our goal is to help your property grow beyond a simple listing — with its own brand, its own direct booking website, and a more loyal returning guest base.
Why Full Bed Hosts
What You Get With Us — and What Others Don't Offer
We're not a call centre. We're not a franchise. Here's what genuinely sets us apart.
One person, always
You'll work directly with James — every call, every email, every question. Not a rotating account manager, not a junior assistant.
National agents rotate staff every few months. Most owners never meet the person managing their property.
Professional setup, included free
Photography, listing creation, copywriting, and your guest welcome guide are all included at onboarding. No invoice, no extras.
Many agencies charge £300–£900 for setup. Some outsource photography to whoever's cheapest.
Your own direct booking website
We build every managed property its own SEO-optimised website — reducing reliance on Airbnb fees and building a loyal guest base that books with you.
Most agents keep you platform-dependent because they earn more when you do. We're built to do the opposite.
17% — all-inclusive, no VAT
One straightforward commission on booking revenue. No setup fee, fair exit terms, no hidden charges. We're comfortably under the VAT threshold.
National agencies charge 25–40% plus VAT. Many add photography, marketing, and maintenance markups on top.
Genuinely local knowledge
We know the seasonal patterns, the quieter villages that still book well, and the local events that move the market — and we use that when we price your property.
National portfolios mean a London-based manager pricing your Dorset cottage against generic national data.
Monthly statements, real numbers
A clear monthly statement showing income, occupancy, and any costs — so you always know exactly how your property is performing.
Many owners struggle to get clear financials from their agent. We make transparency a baseline, not a premium.
Working With Us
How It Works
Virtual Pre-Visit Conversation
We start with a phone and email discussion so we can get to know you and your property. You can send photos and key details, and we'll answer questions, offer guidance, and help you understand the next steps. There's no pressure, and this stage is free.
Contracts & Onboarding
Once you decide to proceed, we move into due diligence, ID checks, and contract signing. This is often handled remotely. Where suitable, we'll arrange a property visit, but some owners — including those living further away or abroad — complete this stage entirely remotely, which we're very used to.
Full Property Setup
We prepare everything needed to launch your property professionally. This can include photography, image editing, listing creation, copywriting, branding, direct-booking website creation, risk assessments, and any other setup support needed to give the property its own strong identity.
Launch & Go Live
Once everything is ready, we launch the property across the appropriate channels and make sure it is live, bookable, and presented at the right standard from day one. This is the point where all the preparation comes together and the property officially enters the market.
Ongoing Full Management
Once live, we handle the day-to-day management: guest communication, logistics, cleaning coordination, maintenance support, and the ongoing work needed to keep standards high. We're always reviewing, refining, and improving the guest experience.
Regular Feedback & Monthly Statements
You'll receive clear updates and itemised monthly statements so income, occupancy, and maintenance spend are easy to track. If you're on our website package, we'll also keep refining the site and its SEO over time in response to performance and market changes.
A Personal Service
You'll work with me directly — not a call centre
I'm James Druce — founder of Full Bed Hosts and the person you'll actually speak to. I have a Masters in Tourism Management from Bournemouth University and over 25 years' experience across hotels, hospitality operations, and short-term rental management.
I started Full Bed Hosts because property owners in this region deserved better than what the big platforms and national agencies were offering — a genuinely personal relationship, honest advice, and a manager who treats your property as carefully as you would yourself.
Owner Voices
What Our Owners Say
Real owners, real properties, real results.
“Full Bed Hosts gave us back our peace of mind. We can enjoy our retirement knowing our property is professionally cared for. James is always at the end of the phone — we never feel like just another client.”
“We were nervous about letting someone else manage our property. James gave us the confidence to take the step, and it's been transformational. Our income has grown every year and the guest reviews speak for themselves.”
“After two years self-managing and burning out on late-night messages, switching to Full Bed Hosts was the best decision we made. We don't hear from guests anymore — but the income keeps coming in.”
Real Results
The Numbers Behind Every Property We Manage
Every case study is a real property, a real owner, and a measurable outcome.
First booking within 6 days
Sarah and Tom's beach-side flat hit 71% occupancy in its first year, earning £4,400 more than their target — without lifting a finger.
“We were nervous about letting someone else manage our property. James gave us the confidence to take the step, and it's been transformational.”— Sarah & Tom, Bournemouth
What Our Guests Say
Authentic 5★ reviews from real Airbnb guests
Lovely, homely cottage, in a quiet location and pleasant surroundings. The sitting room is particularly cosy with the log burner. The cottage is nicely decorated, the kitchen well-equipped and the beds comfortable. Communication from James, the co-host, was great! We really enjoyed our short stay — thank you!
Claire
9 years on Airbnb
This was a wonderful bungalow that suited our situation brilliantly. The hot tub was a great hit, the bungalow was spacious enough for all our group, and it was perfectly equipped. Overall a wonderful stay and a very responsive and friendly host. Would recommend for anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Hayley
9 years on Airbnb
Have just got back from a four night stay in the Bungalow. It was perfect for a relaxing time away with friends. Very well equipped, nicely decorated with a homely atmosphere. The location is great — New Forest, beach, and beautiful neighbouring towns very easily accessible. I would definitely recommend and will hopefully return again myself.
Theresa
5 years on Airbnb
Our Areas
Holiday Let Management Across the South
We cover Dorset, the New Forest, and Salisbury — with local knowledge that national agencies simply can't match.
We know which Dorset villages fill in the shoulder seasons and how to price the Jurassic Coast summer peak to maximise income.
We know the New Forest calendar, the woodland escape market, and the autumn/winter breaks that national agents consistently undervalue.
We know the heritage visitor patterns, the cathedral city weekenders, and the Wiltshire countryside properties that consistently outperform their postcode.
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"A property that works as hard as you do."
— Full Bed Hosts