Holiday cottages in the Isle of Man

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PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOW ONLY ACCEPTING FULLY MANAGED PROPERTIES IN THE SOUTH OF THE ISLAND.

OUR POPULAR MARKETING & BOOKINGS ONLY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE ISLANDWIDE 

At Island Escapes we appreciate that every homeowners needs are different, that is why we offer a flexible service to meet individual requirements, we can help as little or as much as required.      

Marketing & Bookings

For all our properties we will devise a marketing strategy to allow us to maximise opportunities with the property. We are not simply just a place to advertise, but a company that is continuously looking to drive business for our owners through many different channels.

We operate a modern online bookings system, designed by the holiday let industry for the holiday let industry.

This allows us to take care of:

·         All administration, guest and owner communications

·         Handle all payments, including security deposits where applicable.

·         We can track and monitor advertising campaigns

·         Automated accounts and billing

·         Manage brochure requests and bookings

·         All communications are tracked

We use market leading software that integrates with the main online booking platforms. This means in addition to our own website, our properties are automatically listed on the likes of Airbnb, VRBO, Tripadvisor and Holidu with booking calendars fully synchronised.

Who we work with

Managed Service

In addition to the marketing & booking service many of our owners opt for our fully managed service which provides a total hands-off approach to letting your holiday home.

During guest stays we’ll co-ordinate the various weekly changeover tasks. Cleanliness is something we take incredibly seriously, and we are proud to hold the Safe, Clean & Legal™ COVID-19 accreditation from Quality in Tourism for our approach to managed properties. 

Guest services –We ensure any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently during guest stays through the provision of an out of hours on call service.

Coordinating maintenance – where maintenance is required during a guests stay we’ll work to complete this on your behalf. More information our Property Maintenance Services.

Taking all tasks relating to the property away from you so you enjoy the return from your property without any of the hassle.

Island Escapes is committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. That is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest.
Know Your Guest is the leading vacation rental guest screening provider. We use them to independently verify our guests as well as collect a damage deposit or allow them to buy a damage waiver. 

Managed Plus Service

Our Managed Plus service is an additional feature where we offer the full service described in our managed service above, but with the additional benefit of being on call to assist with the property year round regardless of if guests are staying. We can keep checks looking our for damage, leaks or issues that may arise outside of times when the property is let out together with co-ordinating maintenance. This is ideal for those owners who may live off the Isle of Man.

Local Presence

Our local presence means we are know the island, the industry and our properties inside and out! Our main office is based in Castletown, with a secondary hub in Onchan ran by Isle of Man Travel Services who handle much of our back office administration. Each office is open  for visitors to pop in for any assistance or Tourist information whilst on holiday. 

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Testimonials

balladuke

One of the best decisions I have ever made regarding Balladuke Farmhouse was to put the advertising and management services into the hands of Island Escapes.  They have taken all the hassle out of promoting, marketing, cleaning and securing all the bookings. I have no hesitation in recommending John and his team at Island Escapes.

Elaine - Owner of Balladuke Farmhouse

East Ballabane and The Milking Parlour

We registered with Island Escapes last year and have to say I wish we'd done it sooner, they handle promotions, bookings and take all the hard work off your hands, we've been busier than ever, John and his team are always there for help, advice and suggestions on how to improve bookings.  I have recommended Island Escapes to other people with self catering properties and will continue to do so.

Claire - Owner East Ballabane Farmhouse and The Milking Parlour

Ballarhennie

We are new to the holiday rental business with our first year being 2019.  John and his team have walked us through every step of the way and continue to fully manage our property with care and expertise.  Nothing is too much trouble for Island Escapes and we would have no hesitation in recommending them. 

Christine and Ben - Owners of Ballarhennie House

Mariners House

The team at Island Escapes supported us with the whole process of setting up and registering Mariners House. John has a wealth of experience and expertise and is always on hand to offer advice and information to support us. This support, alongside the Island Escapes website, booking system and our personalised marketing strategy, have been invaluable in our mission to deliver a consistently high quality experience for our guests.

Debbie & Andy - Owners of Mariners House

White House

At the end of 2018 I took the hard decision to offer a precious family home as a rental property. Right from day 1 Island Escapes were very helpful and supportive in preparing the house for visitors and getting it through the official registration and inspection processes.

Through 2020, a very unusual year for the holiday business, Island Escapes have been instrumental in making The White House a success in very difficult circumstances. 

They advertise, manage bookings, co-ordinate the cleaning and the property generally. They keep the guests more than happy and I have peace of mind that my property is in good order and safe hands.

Without Island Escapes none of this would be possible given that I am based in the United Kingdom and have been stuck there throughout 2020. 

Morag - Owner of The White House

 sdv

In 2019 we had a change in circumstances and had make a decision whether to sell our home or go down the holiday let route. We had absolutely no idea how this all worked, or whether it would work, but after contacting John at Island Escapes it really has been incredibly straightforward and we've been amazed at the number of bookings, far exceeding our expectations, even through the difficult times of 2020 and beyond.

John has dealt with every single aspect, from consulting with tourism to arranging a gardener to advising how many sheets, towels etc are needed! Plus we are always kept informed either by phone or email of anything that requires attention.

 We have the utmost faith in John and his team at Island Escapes and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone considering letting out their property for holiday purposes.

Shaun & Rosie - Owners of Shee Dy Vea

cronk urleigh

We are absolutely delighted with how successful renting our property through Island Escapes has been. John and his team have been so professional and supportive it has made what we thought would be a difficult job, into a seamless and easily managed one. 

We are extremely impressed with the service provided and highly recommend them. 

Alison and Richard - Owners of Cronk Urleigh Lodge

In summary

1

We're local

Everything about us is local, combining our knowledge of the Isle of Man and the industry to create a winning formula for homeowners and guests alike.

2

We develop a Marketing Strategy

We are not simply just a place to advertise, but a company that is continuously looking to drive business for our owners through many different channels.

3

We look after your property

Offering an optional full management service for those owners who require a hands-off approach to letting their holiday home.

the numbers speak for themselves

  • 14The average number of bookings taken each day by Island Escapes
  • 18251The number of nights let by Island Escapes across our properties during 2021.
  • 354The number of bed spaces we now manage. We are the largest provider of self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Man. Each day we help customers find that perfect escape.
  • 99%Of guests who reviewed us in 2021 would recommend us.

    *Independently verified.
  • 85%85% of people are more likely to book a holiday online, that's why we use market leading holiday cottage software.
  • 5944The number of guests that stayed with us during 2021.
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Island Escapes pilots new Safe, Clean & Legal Covid-19™ accreditation

The accreditation has been launched by Visit Isle of Man in conjunction with tourism and hospitality quality assessment provider; Quality In Tourism (QiT). QiT has been assessing hospitality and tourism properties to set and improve industry standards across the UK for over 15 years, with Visit Isle of Man having worked with the assessor for over 13 years.

Island Escapes adopts what3words technology

Island Escapes has adopted new what3words location technology to help guests find their property quickly and more easily.

Island Escapes and Manx National Heritage in new partnership

Island Escapes has secured a five year contract to provide management and marketing services for holiday accommodation owned by Manx National Heritage.

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