Broadland Properties Limited

What Broadland Properties Limited does

Broadland Properties Limited operates as Country Cottage Holiday, a privately held UK self-catering holiday cottage rental business managing a portfolio of 10 restored historic cottages across four distinct regions: the North York Moors near Scarborough, Sedbergh in Cumbria, Scotland's Black Isle near Inverness, and the Fort William area near Loch Linnhe. Each cottage accommodates 3 to 8 guests, welcomes up to two dogs, and features free Wi-Fi, large TVs, luxury bed linen and towels. The business employs approximately 8 people and targets individuals, families, couples, and small groups seeking countryside breaks with walking, hiking, cycling, fishing, and beach activities.

Revenue is generated through direct booking of holiday cottages on a per-stay basis. The company operates a direct-to-consumer distribution model with no intermediary platforms — customers enquire and book via the countrycottageholiday.com website, telephone (+44 (0)1723 373461, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm), or email ([email protected]). No online payment or instant booking system is visible; the team handles all enquiries manually. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective customers must contact the company directly. Marketing is conducted through organic social media (Facebook and Instagram) and SEO-optimized website content.

The underlying technology is a conventional website-based enquiry system with no API integrations, no mobile applications, no AI features, and no disclosed proprietary technology. The company's primary assets are the physical cottage properties and their locations rather than technology infrastructure. There is no disclosed parent company, funding history, or ownership structure, and the relationship between Broadland Properties Limited (the legal name referenced) and Country Cottage Holiday (the operating brand) is not explicitly stated in the source material.

Name

Broadland Properties Limited

Legal name

Country Cottage Holiday

Website

https://broadlandproperties.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Broadland Properties Limited (DBA Country Cottage Holiday) is a UK private company operating 10 self-catering holiday cottages across North Yorkshire, Cumbria, and Scotland, serving individuals, families, and groups seeking countryside breaks via direct bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Holiday Cottage Rentals

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cabins & Cottages (THAMAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Cabins & Cottages (THAMADAA)

Keywords

• Self-catering cottages
• Holiday cottage rentals
• Countryside accommodation
• Short break holidays
• Pet-friendly cottages

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Holiday Cottage Rentals: Revenue generated from renting self-catering holiday cottages to guests on a per-stay basis. Properties are booked directly by customers seeking countryside accommodation in North Yorkshire, County Durham, Cumbria, and Scotland.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Broadland Properties Limited, trading as Country Cottage Holiday, rents out ten luxury self-catering holiday cottages across four UK countryside regions (North York Moors near Scarborough, Sedbergh in Cumbria, Scotland's Black Isle near Inverness, and near Fort William). Each cottage accommodates 3 to 8 guests, welcomes up to two dogs, and includes free Wi-Fi, large TVs, luxury bed linen and towels. Bookings and enquiries are handled directly via the company website, telephone, and email without intermediary platforms.

Product overview

Country Cottage Holiday offers a portfolio of ten luxury self-catering holiday cottages across special locations in the UK. The properties include four cottages on the edge of the North York Moors near Scarborough (Granary Cottage, Manor House Farm, Manor House Farm Cottage, The Smithy), one cottage in Sedbergh, Cumbria (Primrose Cottage), four cottages on Scotland's Black Isle near Inverness (Roebuck Cottage, Swallow Cottage, Otter Lodge, The Boathouse), and one near Fort William (Tigh Beag). All cottages feature free Wi-Fi, large TVs, luxury bed linen and towels, and accommodate 3 to 8 guests with up to two well-behaved dogs welcome. The portfolio represents a collection of beautifully restored historic properties where traditional character meets modern comfort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Granary Cottage A luxury self-catering holiday cottage located in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, offering modern comfort within traditional character and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• Manor House Farm A luxury self-catering holiday cottage near the North York Moors, featuring restored historic character with modern amenities and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• Manor House Farm Cottage A self-catering holiday cottage near the North York Moors, offering traditional character with modern comfort and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• The Smithy A self-catering holiday cottage offering traditional character with modern comfort on the edge of the North York Moors, accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• Roebuck Cottage A luxury self-catering holiday cottage located in Avoch, Ross-shire on Scotland's Black Isle near Inverness, offering traditional character with modern comfort and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• Swallow Cottage A self-catering holiday cottage on Scotland's Black Isle offering traditional character with modern comfort and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• Otter Lodge A self-catering holiday cottage on Scotland's Black Isle offering traditional character with modern comfort and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• The Boathouse A self-catering holiday cottage on Scotland's Black Isle offering traditional character with modern comfort and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• Primrose Cottage A cosy self-catering holiday cottage located in Sedbergh, Cumbria, offering traditional character with modern comfort and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.
• Tigh Beag A self-catering holiday cottage near Loch Linnhe, close to Fort William, Scotland, suitable for active adventures and peaceful escapes and accommodating 3 to 8 guests.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Conaglen EstateminorOthersListed as a linked partner website under the Links section. Conaglen Estate is a separate holiday accommodation provider (also offering self-catering cottages) based in Scotland. Nature of relationship appears to be reciprocal link exchange rather than formal commercial partnership.
• Hever CastleminorOthersListed as a linked partner website under the Links section. Hever Castle is a historic attraction in Kent, England. Nature of relationship appears to be reciprocal link exchange rather than formal commercial partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Global short-term rental platform with substantial UK countryside supply; competes directly for the same guest wallet but via a marketplace/OTA model rather than direct booking.
• Sykes Holiday Cottages: The largest UK cottage-rental agency with thousands of properties across all UK regions. Directly comparable on customer segment (UK self-catering holidaymakers) and product type (self-catering cottages), though vastly larger and intermediated versus Broadland's direct-only model.
• Cottages.com: Major UK self-catering holiday cottage platform with a portfolio of several thousand properties. Same target market and product category as Country Cottage Holiday but operating at scale via an online booking platform.

Emerging players

• Sawday's: Curated collection of characterful, independent UK accommodation including self-catering cottages. Comparable on quality/character positioning and the curated-stays niche, though broader in accommodation type.

Regional players

• Crabtree & Crabtree: Boutique Yorkshire-focused holiday cottage agency — directly overlaps with Broadland's North York Moors / Scarborough cluster and competes for the same regional demand.

Direct peers

• Classic Cottages: Independent UK agency focused on quality self-catering holiday cottages, predominantly in the West Country but with similar positioning around characterful, well-equipped properties.
• Rural Retreats: UK agency specializing in luxury, characterful self-catering properties in rural and countryside locations — the closest comparable on positioning (premium, historic, rural) to Broadland's restored-cottage portfolio.
• Holiday Cottages UK: UK cottage rental specialist offering self-catering properties across multiple regions, comparable on product type and target customer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/countrycottageholidayaccommodation
• Instagraminstagram.com/countrycottageholidaycottages
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broadland-properties-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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