THE NOIR COLLECTIVE LTD

What THE NOIR COLLECTIVE LTD does

The Noir Collective Ltd is a privately held UK short-term rental accommodation company headquartered in Camberwell, London, operating a portfolio of approximately 14 furnished properties across Greater London and Southeast England — including Denmark Hill, Fulham, Peckham, Harrow, Wembley, Bedford, and Slough near Heathrow. The portfolio is split between Studio Rooms (self-contained units with bed, private bathroom, kitchenette, smart TV, and high-speed WiFi) and Entire Places (multi-bedroom homes with full kitchens, living areas, parking, and select premium amenities such as hot tubs and gardens). Nightly rates span roughly £200 for studios to £871 for the largest luxury houses.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer short-term rental model, distributing inventory through four major OTAs — Airbnb (SuperHost), VRBO (Premiere Partner), Expedia, and Booking.com — alongside a proprietary WordPress-based direct booking website that supports date, guest count, and amenity filters. The technology stack is intentionally lean: digital self-check-in via secure access codes eliminates on-site staffing for every transaction, while smart home amenities (smart TVs, high-speed WiFi) support both business and leisure guests.

The company generates revenue from nightly rental fees, with unit pricing varying by property type, size, location, and amenities and a typical minimum stay of two nights. Target customer segments include business professionals and remote workers (drawn to workspace and connectivity features), families and groups (drawn to multi-bedroom configurations with kitchens and parking), and leisure travelers seeking London-based accommodation. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, no published financial data, and no management team publicly identified.

Name

THE NOIR COLLECTIVE LTD

Legal name

The Noir Collective Ltd

Website

https://thenoircollective.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Noir Collective Ltd is a London-based privately held short-term rental operator running approximately 14 furnished studio rooms and multi-bedroom homes across Greater London and Southeast England, distributed via Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Booking.com, and a proprietary direct-booking website serving business and leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Short-term Vacation Rentals

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Large Group & Event-Friendly Homes (THAMAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Group-Friendly Rentals (Large Homes, Multi-Unit Compounds) (THAGANAI), Whole-Home Rentals (Houses, Villas, Cabins) (THAGANAA), Villas & Luxury Estates (THAMAAAC)

Keywords

• Short-term rentals
• Vacation rentals
• Serviced apartments
• Holiday lettings
• Boutique accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Camberwell, London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Short-term Rental Income: Revenue generated from nightly rental fees across studio rooms and entire homes. Pricing varies by property type, size, location, and amenities. Minimum 2-night stay typically required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Noir Collective provides short-term rental accommodation for business and leisure travellers across London and surrounding areas. The portfolio comprises 14 properties ranging from studio rooms with kitchenettes (priced from £200/night) to entire multi-bedroom homes with premium amenities such as hot tubs, gardens, and parking (priced up to £871/night). Properties are distributed through the company's own website as well as major OTA platforms including Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, and Booking.com.

Product overview

The Noir Collective Ltd is a short-term rental accommodation company offering two product lines: Studio Rooms and Entire Places. Studio Rooms are self-contained apartments featuring beds, bathrooms, kitchenettes, smart TVs, and Wi-Fi, designed for solo travelers, couples, and business guests. Entire Places are full-home rentals with multiple bedrooms, kitchens, and amenities for families and groups. The portfolio comprises 14 distinct properties across London areas including Denmark Hill, Fulham, Peckham, Wembley, and Central Harrow, as well as properties in Bedford and Slough near Heathrow. Properties range from studio apartments (£200/night) to large luxury houses (£871/night) with amenities such as hot tubs, gardens, parking, and smart home features. The company distributes through major booking platforms including VRBO, Expedia, Booking.com, and Airbnb.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio Rooms

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AirbnbcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirbnb SuperHost status indicates an established, high-performing presence on the platform. Properties are listed and bookable through Airbnb's marketplace, reaching millions of potential guests globally.
• VRBO (Vrbo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVRBO Premiere Partner designation signals a strong, long-standing relationship. VRBO focuses on family and group travel, complementing other distribution channels with a different target demographic.
• ExpediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListing partnership with Expedia for broader travel marketplace visibility. Provides access to travelers who use Expedia for comprehensive trip planning including flights, hotels, and activities.
• Booking.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Booking.com extends European and global reach. Booking.com is particularly strong in UK and European markets, complementing the US-focused Airbnb and VRBO presence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vervemind: UK short-term rental management company specializing in Airbnb and VRBO management for premium London properties, with focus on design-led experiences — highly comparable niche and geography.
• GuestReady: Short-term rental management company operating in London, Paris, Dubai, and other major cities, offering full-service Airbnb management including dynamic pricing, cleaning, and 24/7 guest support — comparable asset-light STR management model.
• Hostmaker: London-based short-term rental management company offering end-to-end Airbnb and OTA management for property owners, with a focus on design-led, hotel-quality standards across London and other major cities — directly comparable operating model to The Noir Collective.
• Lavanda: London-headquartered short-term rental management and revenue management SaaS, serving property owners and managers across Europe with dynamic pricing and channel management — adjacent but operating in the same STR management value chain.
• Houst (formerly AirSorted): Global short-term rental management company with strong London presence, focused on Airbnb and OTA management for property owners using a tech-enabled operating model — directly competitive with The Noir Collective's service offering.
• Properly: Short-term rental management platform operating in London and other major cities, providing full-service Airbnb management with a focus on professional hosting standards — comparable operating model and customer profile.
• UnderTheDoormat: UK short-term rental management company operating apartments and homes in London and other UK cities, targeting both leisure and business travelers with professional management services — same model, same geography, similar customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• The Plum Guide: Curated, design-focused vacation rental platform operating primarily in London and other major cities, vetting properties for quality — competes with The Noir Collective's premium positioning and overlapping customer base.
• Airbnb: Global short-term rental platform on which The Noir Collective is a SuperHost. While Airbnb is the primary distribution channel rather than a direct competitor for managed properties, it represents the dominant marketplace and a potential platform risk.
• Sykes Cottages: One of the largest UK vacation rental operators, managing thousands of UK holiday properties. While broader geographic and lower-end positioning than The Noir Collective, it is a major UK competitor in the short-term rental space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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