Founded in 1984, Schofields is a family run company specialising in holiday home insurance for properties in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Phil Schofield leads the marketing team and offers a wealth of industry knowledge to the Schofields blog and various online publications.
With over 10 experience managing holiday lets, Phil is an active member of the holiday letting and self-catering community, providing expert holiday letting advice, as well as essential holiday home marketing tips. His combination of insurance and marketing knowledge make him a key asset to the holiday rental industry.
Phil Schofield has been featured in The Telegraph, A Place In The Sun, The Daily Mail and many more!
To find out more about Schofields, check out the about us page.
Reading Time: 4 minutes People have flocked abroad in the winter months to embrace the benefits of combining a holiday with working remotely in a beautiful climate and surroundings, with cheaper living costs – instead of working at home. Our recent survey says 42% of people would take up the opportunity, whilst 58% would rather work in their home comfort. Who knew that the …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Within the beautiful surroundings of the UK, we’ve revealed the most Christmassy holiday cottages you can staycation and visit now, ready for the season. Along with showcasing how to decorate your home ready for family and also welcoming travellers at your holiday cottage. Christmassy UK Staycations We’ve deemed the perfect escapes and festive cottages suited for two guests that you …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Now is the perfect time to analyse your holiday letting business to determine how your rental property (or properties) has fared over the past 12 months. Why should you carry out a SWOT analysis for your holiday let? Running a holiday let is not an easy task. There’s lots to organise and do – no matter whether it’s low or …
Reading Time: 7 minutes Every holiday let owner wants to know which is the best website to advertise a holiday home – and the answer is…it depends. We know that’s not the answer you want, but it’s true. It depends on the type of holiday rental you are advertising, your target market, the area where it is located and the level of competition. Each …
Reading Time: 11 minutes Making happy memories is the most important element of any holiday. Relaxation, sightseeing, time spent with family, great food and intrepid adventure are some of the things we treasure about holiday time. But making sure we experience our holiday to the fullest starts long before we check-in. Just because you found what appears to be the perfect holiday cottage, it …
Reading Time: 10 minutes Guests consistently rate reviews as a make-or-break factor in their booking decision. Getting great guest reviews means more visibility for your holiday home on listing sites, increased bookings and income. But how do you get glowing reviews and reply to those guests who give you a negative review? Read on… Why reviews matter Authentic reviews from past guests can give …
Reading Time: 6 minutes The demand for dog-friendly holiday cottages continues to grow as more Brits choose to holiday in the UK with their four-legged friends. According to Sykes, bookings for staycations with pets this summer have risen by a significant 40% and allowing pets to stay at your holiday let is said to boost revenue by 11%. Owning a dog-friendly holiday home can …
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