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What's Behind Beach Retreats' 97% Direct Booking Rate?

How do you build a holiday let business where 97% of bookings come direct?

In this Host Planet Playbook feature – powered by Hospitable – Andy Easton from Beach Retreats shares the story behind one of the UK’s most successful holiday let brands.

Managing 240 short-term rental properties in Cornwall, Beach Retreats has built a reputation for exceptional guest experiences and a powerful direct booking strategy.

In this conversation, Andy explains:

* How Beach Retreats scaled to 240 holiday lets in Cornwall

* Why rejecting the wrong properties is essential for long-term success

* The tactics…

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