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When it comes to booking a luxury holiday, exquisite interiors, with thoughtful details and stand-out features can provide a competitive edge. From bespoke artwork and lighting, to dedicated cinema rooms and wellness features, there are numerous ways to achieve high standards within the luxury holiday rentals market.
Our Portfolio Team have a wealth of experience when it comes to knowing what guests look for when booking a staycation. When in conversations with current or prospective owners, our team begin by asking owners what makes their own holidays special and what frustrates them when they're renting a holiday home.
Often, the answers to these questions spark ideas and suggestions for enhancing the guest experience. Here, we've curated a list of our top five tips for a successful holiday home within the luxury rentals market.
Brynia in Daymer Bay (left) and Red Cove in Mawgan Porth (right)
Not only are guests expecting high-specification facilities, they're likely to opt for properties with wellness features, such as pools, hot tubs, saunas and yoga studios - a home where everything is under one roof. A high-end property should be even better than the renter’s own home, therefore standards should be exceptional.
Installing a hot tub, which is something guests can enjoy year-round, can be an extremely profitable decision. From a marketing perspective, hot tubs and sunken spa pools photograph beautifully, which tends to increase enquiry levels. Our Portfolio team often suggest a hot tub as a valuable addition to a luxury home:
“When it comes to stand-out features, hot tubs continue to be one of the most searched-for amenities in the holiday rental market and really help a property to stand out from the crowd."
Likewise, sauna-cations and yoga retreats are among the top travel trends for a 2026 staycation, with our homes offering saunas, steam rooms, dedicated yoga studios and gyms always booking up far ahead. Perfect for families and large group stays, our homes with heated pools are always high up in our search results and provide a multitude of health and wellness benefits.
Constantia in Constantine Bay (left) and Noordhoek in Porthcothan (right)
With many miles of coastal paths, moorland trails and woodland walks to explore, the South West lends itself perfectly to staycations with a canine companion. Our 2025 bookings suggest that dog-friendly properties are more sought-after than those that don't welcome dogs. More specifically, 90% of our bookings last year were at dog-friendly properties.
"One of the main reasons guests holiday in the UK is so they can bring their dog along with them, so being dog-friendly can significantly widen a property's audience and provide the perfect staycation home for all the family."
In late 2025, Trevenek became a dog-friendly property and saw a 75% increase in property page views and a 33% increase in bookings compared to the same period in the previous year.
Trevenek in Mawgan Porth
Whether cooking up a feast in the outdoor kitchen or toasting marshmallows around an outdoor fire pit, guests want to enjoy the fresh countryside and coastal air as much as possible during their stay. Enhancing outdoor spaces can be the making of a property, with carefully landscaped areas and scenic spots to enjoy a tranquil drink helping to increase a property's popularity.
"Many of our guests are city-dwellers, where private outdoor space is often limited, so they value having access to secluded seating areas and outdoor features whilst on holiday. Outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens and fire pits are very much in demand, with nearly 20% of our properties boasting at least one of these."
The simple, low-cost addition of an outdoor kitchen can help to increase a property's marketability. After action-packed days exploring Cornwall, Devon or Somerset, guests may prefer to relax at their holiday home, rather than dining out every evening. An outdoor kitchen enables guests to enjoy cooking and eating together with picturesque views, making the most of longer daylight hours in the spring and summer, or wrapping up warm for glorious autumnal sunsets.
Tamarisks in Hope Cove (left) and Constantia in Constantine Bay (right)
As the Great British weather can’t be relied upon, indoor spaces need to cater for all demographics, with a conscious effort to ensure the whole group can come together in the same space, but also separate off when desired. Properties in our collection are often booked for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and family reunions, therefore many guests are seeking a holiday home with spacious living areas.
“Extended families and circles of friends may only get together as a whole unit every so often, so ensuring there’s enough space around the TV to accommodate everyone is incredibly important."
Our Portfolio team highlight the importance of considering how guests spend time together. For instance, ensuring there's a large enough dining table, both indoors and outdoors, to seat all guest comfortably, as well as providing at least one TV in the house, with an account for streaming services and ample comfortable seating for film nights.
Sea Edge in Downderry (left) and Shun Lee in St Ives (right)
Interiors should be unique and feel indulgent, with calming colours and soft furnishings. Our Portfolio team always suggest updating anything that looks worn, dated or poorly maintained. Carefully chosen light fittings, artwork and accessories can completely transform a room, while a wood burner provides a captivating focal point and a homely atmosphere.
When receiving feedback from guests, it’s apparent that the small, thoughtful details can also make the biggest difference. For example, matching glassware and premium kitchen gadgets can really elevate the guest experience.
“It’s so incredibly important that properties are luxurious, with unique interiors and furnishings. Luxury doesn’t mean sterile. Thoughtful touches such as artwork, books and board games help a property to feel like a genuine home from home.
Carefully curated interiors and working with a professional interior designer can really elevate a property. Our Devon's best interior designers and Cornwall's best interior designers blog posts offer plenty of inspiration to get you started.
Panorama in Mawgan Porth (left) and Trelorna in Polzeath (right)
Our Portfolio team can offer expert advice about preparing your property for the luxury rental market. You can read more owner testimonials here or reach out to our team on owners@perfectstays.co.uk and 01208 895 750.
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Laura has lived in Cornwall most of her life and loves writing content about South West holiday destinations. When she's not in the office, she can be found walking the coast path, sunset chasing and camping with family or friends.
Boasting unparalleled views over Mawgan Porth Beach, Trevenek is an architecturally stunning amalgamation of Cornish stone, cool grey slate and sleek glass. Imagine days spent wandering the coast path or hitting the waves, followed by evenings on the balcony watching the sunset.
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Loved by Women's Health and featured in The Telegraph as the ultimate party house, Shun Lee is a magnificent property with unparalleled views across St Ives Bay. Nestled within beautiful landscaped gardens and a short walk from several sandy beaches, it boasts bespoke interiors and prestigious entertaining spaces, including a private cinema. The house is a breath-taking setting for holidays and celebrations.
With a relaxing spa-like feel and sensational ocean views spanning Cornwall’s south coast, Sea Edge is a stunning, contemporary home sitting just a moment’s walk from the beaches at Seaton and Downderry. With a Mediterranean-inspired garden, cosy window seat and glass-fronted terrace, it’s a tranquil hideaway come rain or shine.
A real coastal haven, this large and luxurious home enjoys jaw-dropping views over the golden sands of Hope Cove Beach and the glistening sea beyond. Indulge in sunny lunches on the wraparound terrace or play games with the little ones in the secure garden. Just a short drive to the foodie town of Salcombe, it’s the perfect base to explore the wonderful South Devon coast.
Fronted in glass and Cornish stone, Noordhoek is a commanding eco-friendly home on the edge of Porthcothan Beach. With six ground floor bedrooms, a separate yoga studio, an outdoor kitchen and fire pit, it makes a sociable setting for organised retreats and large family get-togethers. Have your feet on the sand within seconds of leaving the house - beach-lovers and dogs will cherish every moment.
From your vantage point above one of Cornwall’s most-loved beaches, soak up mesmerizing ocean views. Featuring a games room and bar for indoor entertainment, plus a cedar-clad hot tub, Trelorna sleeps 10 guests.
An incredible home on the North Cornwall coast, Brynia has sweeping sea views, elegant interiors and a large garden with a hot tub. Sleeping up to 12 guests across five beautifully designed bedrooms, Brynia invites special celebrations and family get-togethers. Situated within walking distance of the coast path, explore Daymer Bay, Rock and Polzeath from your doorstep.
Panorama encapsulates the true luxury of holidaying in Cornwall: morning dips in the heated infinity pool, lunches served al fresco on the terrace, and evenings spent in the sunken spa pool. Dog-friendly and blending far-reaching ocean views with modern coastal interiors, find yourself within a 20 minute walk of Mawgan Porth Beach.
Exceptional in design and concept, Red Cove delivers when it comes to luxury living. From its majestic views sweeping over the Atlantic coast to its outdoor spa and natural garden, this is where you’ll discover what it means to truly switch off. Brainchild of Rundell Associates, this clifftop property blends into its surroundings and offers accommodation for up to 12 guests.
Nestled between Constantine and Treyarnon Bay, this luxurious beach house promises unforgettable holidays for large groups. Step inside to discover ocean views and South African-inspired interiors, or switch off in the spacious garden, where a sauna and hot tub await.
