Can you catch me out?

If you are catering for families may a suggest some child appropriate plates cups etc and a potty in the bathroom.

We arrived at a beautiful holiday cottage this year but there wasn’t even a washing up cloth/ sponge, washing up liquid or dishwasher tablet. Basics are essential!
I always like to find a couple of small wine glasses, not the huge ones often found.
Hope all goes well with your new let.

Notagran, that sounds amazing! Cann you say where it is thst you stayed please? Not sure if it’s allowed but would love to know x

A decent teapot and cafetière. We recently took all the family to a fabulous place and had requested a cafetière, which was left, but no teapot. Mr F and I like a cup of tea at breakfast. Good luck in your new venture.

We run a tourism biz (not accommodation) but we've found clients turn up with nothing planned and not a clue about where to go! We have our own routes around the area for them to follow and suggestions of things to do and see plus places to eat (the latter are always welcome). Walking tours might also be welcome and possibly maps of the area - a list of essential phone numbers - Pharmacies; Hospital (nearest A&E and Minor injury unit) Local supermarket (and opening hours); Vets (if you allow pets) etc Hope that helps

We often get to a let late and bless those people who thought to leave:

Milk, tea, coffee and sugar, salt and pepper, oil. A nice loaf of bread. And a corkscrew.

Extra marks for a bottle of water (and of wine?) in the fridge, and bonus points for butter.

And something sweet, cake or biscuits on the table, if you're really over the top a vase of garden flowers on the table.

Local taxi firm numbers, best local eateries, best picnic spots, a few snuggly throws for wrapping up if evenings are chilly, a can opener and cork screw! We have rented holiday cottage without them?

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Basics in the fridge - butter, cheese, water, fruit, wine. Dominoes / board games. Tissues / toilet paper / kitchen napkins.

I’m not too fussed or impressed with “goody bags” of stuff in holiday accommodations, but for me comfort is vital.
Sooo ….. decent moveable cushions for the furniture (not on beds), footrests/foot stalls for weary feet after the end of a busy day exploring and side table/floor lamps for quiet evenings in, are all a must.

Its difficult in these Covid times but having rented last year:
- I wouldn't include toiletries as a gift because we all have plenty of those from previous hotels etc.
- I had a mini bottle of sanitiser & 2 masks left which was quite a nice touch as it made me feel at least they were aware of precautions.
- I like a decent file full of instructions on how to use the various appliances. We wasted nearly an hour trying to get the News on the television before contacting the owner to find they had never set up terrestrial & just had Netflix. In plastic sleeves so they don't become illegible.
-Decent Wi-fi so get a booster if necessary.
-Local produce are always a great idea but sealed items rather than loose.
-Local Newspaper
- Information about where to eat with your opinion in sealed wallets.
The fact that you are checking shows you have probably done a splendid job. Good Luck

I used to be a housekeeper for a few holiday lets. Little touches went down very well - an alarm clock in each room, not too loud of a tick! A couple of cheap umbrellas, a folder with restaurants, days out, taxi numbers, take away menus etc. A boot brush outside the door if it’s a good walking area. Will help keep your floors clean too. A fan for summer and heater for winter if needed.
Love the decor!

Mugs and pint glasses.
Empty kitchen cupboards to store our food.
Scissors.
Milk.
Wi-fi code !!

Notagran, would it be too personal to ask for a link to this gorgeous cottage/apartment that you stayed at? thanks

A bathroom that doesn’t flood every time you use it! We’re not worried about all these welcome packs, but do like the basic things to work properly.

Lovely place we staid at left a pint of milk in the fridge, they forgot to turn the fridge on.......milk curdled

We recently returned from a SF cottage, the welcome pack included home made scones with a little butter and jam - lovely!!
A town map would have been useful and recommended places to visit?

Leave a small amount of tea, coffee and milk in case they arrive too tired to shop, and possibly a bottle of wine. If it's dog friendly some dog biscuites or even emergency rations by the dog bowls. Def leave things like salt and pepper, sugar etc and a few toiletries.

Just to say, we have a holiday cottage and, due to Covid, the letting agency has advised that some of the things suggested shouldn't be provided. I'm thinking of things like books, phone chargers, leaflets and maps, extra pillows and throws, cooking oil, herbs etc. We used to provide all of these but have currently put them away or got rid of them.
Not sure if things will change after 'freedom day'!

I always find it too quiet anywhere we stay and miss the 4 Alexas we have at home. I love music playing in the background.

Ah I’ve used an old tablet, I thought my MFL days were over,,

You’re appearing simultaneously as Missfoodlove and Sago on this thread! You don’t appear to have lost your previous persona. Can I claim to have caught you out? ???
We once stayed in an apartment in Malta. The owners had lived in it so road-tested it. This might be an idea for you and your DH. The owners had a visitors’ book which we enjoyed reading as it provided further ideas of where to go and what to do.
Your property looks very attractive and you’ve thought of so many things occupants might need. It’s in a great location. I hope it is highly successful.
When you’re not so busy, how about posting some more of your fabulous menus? I love them.

Oh and place mats, trivets for hot dishes.

Don’t know if already mentioned- a bath mat. In the past I’ve had to buy one or use one of my towels.

Nannagarra yes in a previous life I was MFL!

LauraNorder The apartment is in Ripon.

I have loved hearing all your suggestions and I have been caught out again… going to buy a tea strainer tomorrow!

The knives are superb quality and in a self sharpening block, there is all you need to make a roast dinner or bake a cake.
Also a wicker picnic hamper and vacuum flasks.
Plug sockets by mirrors, full length mirrors, coffee machine.

It’s been great fun, we have used lots of colour as we wanted an uplifting vibe in these dark times.

A mural is going up on Monday to brighten a recess in one of the bathrooms!
It’s a brave move but I hope it will work.

I will miss our nights away there as we hand it over to the holiday let company next week.

If it’s a success we won’t be back until the Autumn.